Huntington in Cabell County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Chessie System
Old Main Corridor
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Photographed by Craig Doda, June 25, 2023
1. Chessie System Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1963.
Location. 38° 25.248′ N, 82° 26.595′ W. Marker is in Huntington, West Virginia, in Cabell County. It is on 4th Avenue east of Center Plaza, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 917 4th Ave, 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: Collins P. Huntington (within shouting distance of this marker); Trolly Cars (within shouting distance of this marker); The West Virginia Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank "Gunner" Gatski Memorial Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Heisler Steam Engine (within shouting distance of this marker); Clinchfield Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); Sixth Street Bridge Spire (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Sixth Street Bridge Spire (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntington.
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Photographed by Craig Doda, June 25, 2023
2. Chessie System Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
