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

The Virginia State Road

1787-1939

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 21, 2022

1. The Virginia State Road Marker

Inscription. Authorized by an act of 1786 was extended in December 1787 from Richmond Va. past this point to the mouth of the Big Sandy River entering the city over Norway Avenue. By 1832 this road became the James River and Kanawha Turnpike opening west to Lexington Kentucky. Here traveled Indians, Pioneers, Wagoners, Soldiers and Statesmen, Daniel Boone, Andrew Jackson and Henry Clay.

Erected 1939 by Buford Chapter D.A.R.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1787.

Location. 38° 25.152′ N, 82° 26.736′ W. Marker is in Huntington, West Virginia, in Cabell County. It is at the intersection of 5th Avenue and 8th Street on 5th Avenue. The marker is on the grounds of the Cabell County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Huntington (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Cabell County Cavalcade (within shouting

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distance of this marker); War of 1812 Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Courthouse Clock Tower Bell (about 300 feet away); W. Stanley James, ESQ (about 400 feet away); "In Memoriam" (about 400 feet away); Sixth Street Bridge Spire (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntington.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 29, 2018

2. The Virginia State Road Marker

Cabell County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 14, 2014

3. Cabell County Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 882 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 21, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 2. submitted on November 8, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on May 15, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.