Huntington, West Virginia

Huntington is a city located in West Virginia, along the Ohio River. Most of the city is in Cabell County, with a small part in Wayne County. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 51,475 (47,341 in Cabell County, 4,134 in Wayne County). This city was named for Collis P. Huntington, who founded it in 1870. It was incorporated in 1871. It is the county seat of Cabell County{{GR|6}}.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 46.6 km² (18.0 mi²). 41.2 km² (15.9 mi²) of it is land and 5.4 km² (2.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 11.51% water. The Guyandotte River joins the Ohio River in Huntington, about 5 mi (8 km) east of its downtown.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi² - Guyandotte River - Ohio River

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