Huntington in Cabell County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Carter Godwin Woodson
Erected 2003 by Carter G. Woodson Foundation/WV Celebration 2000-West Virginia Division of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the West Virginia Archives and History series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is April 3, 1950.
Location. 38° 24.961′ N, 82° 25.802′ W. Marker is in Huntington, West Virginia, in Cabell County. Marker is at the intersection of Hal Greer Blvd and 9th Avenue on Hal Greer Blvd. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huntington WV 25703, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. Carter Godwin Wilson (within shouting distance of this marker); Lavinia Norman, Founder (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); One Room School Museum (approx. half a mile away); John Marshall (approx. half a mile away); Marshall University (approx. half a mile away); Marshall Memorial Boulevard (approx. 0.6 miles away); Chesapeake & Ohio Passenger Station (approx. 0.6 miles away); Huntington Mine Rescue Car (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntington.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 684 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on January 4, 2023, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 14, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.