The city of Huntington, West Virginia, contains many neighborhoods, ranging from planned communities to historic wards. There is no uniform standard for what constitutes an individual neighborhood within the city; however, the city of Huntington does recognize a list of 12 neighborhood associations that encompass broadly recognized regions. According to the city, a neighborhood association is a designated area where residents to identify, plan, and set priorities to address the needs and concerns of their community.[1]
Huntington is commonly divided into four main sections, Downtown, East, South, and West. The north-south divider is the CSX railroad tracks, while the east/west divider is First Street.[2] Within those sections, there are many neighborhoods, including:
Neighborhoods
editHuntington Neighborhood Associations
edit| Name | Section | Association president |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington Park | East | Mike McCarthy |
| Chancelor Hills | South | Pat Gebhart |
| Crossroads | South | Jack Daniels |
| Enslow Park | South | Cathy Porter |
| Fairfield | South | Bruce Felder |
| Gallaher Village | West | Kim Williamson |
| Highlawn | East | Linda Blough |
| Old Central City | West | Lauren Kemp |
| South Side | South | Amy Prestera |
| Stamford Park | East | Robert Grant |
| West Huntington | West | Jim Rumbaugh |
| Westmoreland | West | Cindy Chandler |
Other recognized neighborhoods
edit| Name | Section |
|---|---|
| Altizer | East |
| Beverly Hills/South Hills | South |
| Downtown | Downtown |
| Freeman Estates | South |
| Guyandotte | East |
| Marshall University Campus | Downtown |
| Ridgewood | South |
| Southeast Hills | South |
| Walnut Hills | East |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Huntington's Neighborhood Associations". City of Huntington. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ "Touring Huntington". City of Huntington. Archived from the original on March 3, 2009. Retrieved September 3, 2024.