Huntington in Cabell County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Sixth Street Bridge Spire
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 21, 2022
1. Sixth Street Bridge Spire Marker
This is one of four spires that crowned the old Sixth Street Bridge that spanned the Ohio River, connecting Huntington and Chesapeake, Ohio. Business leaders, convinced that a bridge was essential, formed the Huntington-Ohio Bridge Company, and authorized construction in 1925. The company sold it to Cabell County in 1940 for two million dollars. In 1952, Cabell County turned it over to the State of West Virginia to ensure maintenance and repairs. The old span was demolished on February 3, 1995. Two of the spires were dedicated to their new location on Ninth Street in 2007.
Erected 2007.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is February 3, 1995.
Location. 38° 25.179′ N, 82° 26.613′ W. Marker is in Huntington, West Virginia, in Cabell County. It is at the intersection of 5th Avenue (U.S. 60) and Center Plaza, on the left when traveling east on 5th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 499 Center Plaza, Huntington WV 25701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Kyova Tri-State Region and in the Mid-Ohio Valley. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France and also the territory of the Mississippian Culture.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Trolly Cars (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chessie System (about 400 feet away); Collins P. Huntington (about 500 feet
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Regarding Sixth Street Bridge Spire. An additional spire from the Sixth Street Bridge and an identical marker are located at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Center Plaza in Huntington.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 21, 2022
2. Sixth Street Bridge Spire Marker
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 21, 2022
3. Sixth Street Bridge Spire Marker
Looking north on Center Plaza.
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 25, 2023
4. Sixth Street Bridge Spire Dedication Tablet
Dedicated to the members of the Cabell County Commission who donated this Sixth Street Bridge Spire to the City of Huntington
Bob Bailey ∙ Scott Bias ∙ Nancy Cartmill
Bob Bailey ∙ Scott Bias ∙ Nancy Cartmill
Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 814 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 23, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 4. submitted on July 3, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
