Historical Markers and War Memorials in Huntington, West Virginia
Huntington is the county seat for Cabell County
Huntington is in Cabell County
Cabell County(73) ► ADJACENT TO CABELL COUNTY Lincoln County(9) ► Mason County(96) ► Putnam County(26) ► Wayne County(31) ► Gallia County, Ohio(53) ► Lawrence County, Ohio(23) ►
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Born and raised in Huntington, WV, Mary hopped a train and left town at age 13 to become a singer and dancer. She spent the 1920’s and 30’s performing in medicine and minstrel shows. During the 1940’s, Mary had diamonds removed from a bracelet and . . . — — Map (db m73736) HM
B&O Railroad Depot. Passenger station completed 1887, freighthouses 1890 with additions 1898, 1911 & 1916. B&O, oldest U.S. line, acquired in 1901. Superior location in business district gave B&O edge over C&O in city.
Heritage Village. . . . — — Map (db m213392) HM
When the Civil War began, few of Guyandotte’s residents were slaveholders, but many townspeople resented any infringement on their right as Virginians to own slaves. Guyandotte was reportedly the only town on the Ohio River that voted in favor of . . . — — Map (db m144784) HM
After capturing Guyandotte on November 10, 1861, and rounding up civilian Unionists and Federal recruits, Confederate forces under Col. John Clarkson and Col. Albert G. Jenkins began the next day to leave the town with their prisoners. At the . . . — — Map (db m238229) HM
This Tablet Erected to Commemorate the
150th Anniversary of the Founding of Cabell County
Formed from Kanawha County in 1809. Included Wayne, Mingo and parts of Logan, Boone, Putnam and Lincoln. Named in honor of Governor William H. Cabell of . . . — — Map (db m126799) HM
Historian, author, educator. Founder of the Assoc. for the Study of Negro Life & History, 1915. Began Journal of Negro History, 1916. In 1926 began Negro History Week, later Black History Month. A graduate and later principal, Douglass H.S., . . . — — Map (db m213391) HM
The 1308, built in 1949, was one of the last working steam locomotives built by Baldwin Locomotive Works for a Class 1 railroad in the USA. It primarily hauled coal from Logan Co. Retired from C&O Railway service in 1956. Moved in September 1962 to . . . — — Map (db m60349) HM
The bell was cast by Meneely Bell Company, Troy, New York and shipped to Cabell County, WV, on May 18, 1901, weighing 1,506 pounds without fittings. Due to deterioration of the cupola which housed the bell, it was removed from the top of the . . . — — Map (db m208507) HM
Built by American Locomotive Company in 1924, the #10 was used to haul mine waste from Rich Run Mine in Widen, WV. Retired from Elk River Coal and Lumber in 1959 and moved to its present location on May 27, 1977. Placed on National Register of . . . — — Map (db m62334) HM
This tablet marks the square where the First Cabell County Court House was erected in 1809. Dedicated in loving memory to my father and mother Mr. & Mrs. James Lewis Caldwell by Ouida Caldwell Watts, Ex-Regent Buford Chapter D.A.R., September 17, . . . — — Map (db m125942) HM
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. — — Map (db m73705) HM
Originally called Holderby’s Landing. Laid out as a town, 1869, by Collis P. Huntington of the C&O Railroad, and named for him when incorporated in 1871. Western end of C&O when the first trains came from Richmond in 1873. — — Map (db m126030) HM
One of the original 7 US Bureau of
Mines train cars was headquartered
near C&O tracks, 1911–1933. The
wooden car, with crew & supplies,
traveled the WV region to give
mine safety & rescue training and
to aid in mine disaster rescue
efforts. . . . — — Map (db m126017) HM
George Washington was made
president in 1785 of the
James River Company. His
plan of communication to
the West eventually resulted
in the construction of the
Midland Trail, U.S. 60, and the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. — — Map (db m126041) HM
Born 1830 in Utica, NY, Oley was
in that state's National Guard and
came to western Virginia in 1861
to drill Union troops. He rose to
rank of brevet brigadier general
by war's end. In 1871 Oley settled
in Huntington and worked as land
agent . . . — — Map (db m178145) HM
Born 1839 in Cabell County, Witcher
was clerk of the court, and in
1862 he began distinguished service
with the 3rd West Virginia Cavalry
and was appointed brevet brigadier
general by end of war. Served as
state delegate, secretary of . . . — — Map (db m125938) HM
Born on December 14, 1882, in
Montgomery, WV. Lavinia Norman
later attended Howard University
in Washington, DC. In 1908, with
eight other students, she founded
Alpha Kappa Alpha, the oldest
Greek-lettered organization for
African American . . . — — Map (db m125986) HM
During the Civil War, this was the home of Mary Carroll, who narrowly managed to save it from destruction when much of Guyandotte was burned on November 11, 1861.
After capturing the town on November 10, 1861, and rounding up civilian Unionists . . . — — Map (db m73708) HM
In lasting remembrance of the members of the Marshall University Football Team, the coaches, staff, and devoted fans who died in the plane crash November 14, 1970.
They shall live on in the hearts of their families and friends forever and this . . . — — Map (db m73731) HM
On November 14, 1970, a chartered jet crashed on approach to Tri-State Airport near Huntington, claiming the lives of seventy-five members of the Marshall University football team, coaches, fans, pilots & crew. This boulevard, named in honor of . . . — — Map (db m73729) HM
On November 14, 1970, a chartered jet crashed on approach to Tri-State Airport near Huntington, claiming the lives of seventy-five members of the Marshall University football team, coaches, fans, pilots & crew. This boulevard, named in honor of . . . — — Map (db m208449) HM
Named for John Marshall, Chief Justice U.S. Supreme Court, 1801–1835. Founded as Marshall Academy, 1837, and chartered as Marshall College, 1858. Established as a state-supported institution, 1867. Granted university status, 1961. — — Map (db m125985) HM
Named for John Marshall, Chief Justice U.S. Supreme Court, 1801–1835. Founded as Marshall Academy, 1837, and chartered as Marshall College, 1858. Established as a state-supported institution, 1867. Granted university status, 1961. — — Map (db m178150) HM
The Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity lost five brothers in the plane crash that devastated the Marshall University football team: Starting Quarterback Ted Shoebridge and Offensive Linemen Jim Adams, Mike Blake, Pat Norrell, and Bob Patterson.
To . . . — — Map (db m208664) HM
Union School, nicknamed "Punkin Center School," was located on Guyan Creek Road near Glenwood, Cabell County. Served grades 1 thru 8 from 1899 to 1955. Schoolhouse donated by Mrs. Bill (Tina) Bryan; relocation and renovation funded by Phil Cline. On . . . — — Map (db m23026) HM
On the night of November 10, 1861,
Confederate cavalry led by Colonels
John Clarkson and Albert Jenkins
raided the town of Guyandotte and
surprised Union recruits of the 9th
WV Infantry. Following a heated
battle, Confederate soldiers . . . — — Map (db m125979) HM
This memorial dedicated to the memory of Revolutionary War Soldiers buried in Cabell County
James Cox •
Adam Cron •
Daniel Davis •
John Everett •
James Gillingwater •
Thomas Laidley •
Charles Love •
John McComas •
Lerose Merritt . . . — — Map (db m208541) HM WM
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 . . . — — Map (db m208551) HM
This is one of four spires that crowned the old Sixth Street Bridge that spanned the Ohio River, connecting Huntington and Chesapeake, Ohio. Construction began in April 1925. Ten thousand spectators attended the bridge dedication on May 22, 1926. . . . — — Map (db m228298) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m73741) HM
The
West Virginia
Building
has been placed on the
National
Register of
Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m208555) HM
War Between the States Generals Two of seven War Between the States generals buried in W. Va. interred here: Albert Gallatin Jenkins, C.S.A., in Confederate plot; John Hunt Oley, Union, and over 200 soldiers. Confederate Monument dedicated in . . . — — Map (db m73730) HM
"We Are...Marshall" Memorial Bronze presented to Marshall University on the Eleventh day of November in the year 2000 as a tribute to those lost on November 14, 1970.
The memorial will stand for all time as a symbol of community resilience . . . — — Map (db m208903) HM
Airborne
Dedicated to the Paratroopers and Glidermen who have served our country in war and peace. This memorial donated by members of the 82nd all Airborne and Special Forces chapters of WV — — Map (db m74417) HM WM
Rev. Charles McGee chartered WV Normal Industrial School for Colored Orphans, 1899. Opened, Central City, 1900, moved to 190-acre farm near Huntington & Guyandotte R. Served African-American orphans and indigent. Bought, 1911, operated until 1956 . . . — — Map (db m73742) HM
On Nov 14, 1970, 75 people died in the worst sports related air tragedy in U.S. history, when a Southern Airways DC-9 crashed into the hillside nearby. The victims included 36 Marshall University football players, 9 coaches and administrators, 25 . . . — — Map (db m73743) HM
