Huntington in Cabell County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Guyandotte

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 14, 2014

1. Guyandotte Marker

Inscription. Indian name. Founded in 1810. Site chosen as county seat, 1809, and court first met here, October, 1810. Important point in river traffic, connecting with the James River and Kanawha Turnpike. Burned during the War between the States.

Erected by State of West Virginia.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1810.

Location. 38° 25.776′ N, 82° 23.252′ W. Marker is in Huntington, West Virginia, in Cabell County. Marker is at the intersection of Bridge Street (West Virginia Route 2) and Richmond Street, on the left when traveling west on Bridge Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huntington WV 25702, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John S. Witcher (a few steps from this marker); First Cabell County Court House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Raid on Guyandotte / Burning of Guyandotte (about 500 feet away); Battle of Guyandotte (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Battle of Guyandotte (about 800 feet away); Madie Carroll House

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Granville Parker (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Carroll House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntington.

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 14, 2014

2. Guyandotte Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 677 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 14, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.