Before becoming part of Huntington, Central City was an independent town from 1893 to 1909 that included many of the largest factories in the region. Central City was established by a group of local businessmen who sought to entice industries into the area. During its brief existence, Central City became home to major businesses such as Heiner’s Bakery, the Fesenmeier Brewery, D. E. Abbott and Company, Duncan Box and Lumber Company, and the Huntington Tumbler Company. In 1909 Central City was formally annexed by Huntington and became known as the neighborhood of West Huntington or Fourteenth Street West. After years of deindustrialization, urban decay, and rising crime, revitalization efforts were launched in the late 1980s to inject new economic growth in the neighborhood. Now known as Old Central City, the district is promoted as a cultural and historical center. It has been dubbed by Huntington as the “Antique Capital of West Virginia.” Old Central City is home to a number of locally-owned businesses including multiple antique shops and a farmers’ market. In June of every year, this park and gazebo are the center of a street festival known as Old Central City Days.
The Wild Ramp, 14th Street West, Huntington, WV, USA
Distance: 0.03 mi (straight line)
Museum of Radio & Technology, Florence Avenue, Huntington, WV, USA
Distance: 0.79 mi (straight line)
Touma Museum of Medicine, Marshall University School of Medicine, 9th Street, Huntington, WV, USA
Distance: 2.07 mi (straight line)
914 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Huntington, WV 25701, USA
Distance: 2.10 mi (straight line)
Pullman Square, 9th Street, Huntington, WV, USA
Distance: 2.11 mi (straight line)
Heritage Farm Museum & Village, Harvey Road, Huntington, WV, USA
Distance: 2.50 mi (straight line)
Museums and Interpretive Centers Outdoor Experiences Lodging
Huntington Museum of Art, McCoy Road, Huntington, WV, USA
Distance: 2.77 mi (straight line)
Beech Fork Lake Marina, County Highway 13/8, Lavalette, WV, USA
Distance: 8.24 mi (straight line)
1011 Stowers Branch, Lavalette, WV 25535, USA
Distance: 8.54 mi (straight line)
The Highlands Museum & Discovery Center, Winchester Avenue, Ashland, KY, USA
Distance: 9.79 mi (straight line)
1537b Winchester Ave, Ashland, KY 41101, USA
Distance: 9.85 mi (straight line)
1537b Winchester Ave, Ashland, KY 41101, USA
Distance: 9.85 mi (straight line)
Jim's Hot Dogs And Spaghetti, Winchester Avenue, Ashland, KY, USA
Distance: 9.86 mi (straight line)
Visitors Center Ashland, KY, Winchester Avenue, Ashland, KY, USA
Distance: 9.88 mi (straight line)
The Winchester, Winchester Avenue, Ashland, KY, USA
Distance: 9.91 mi (straight line)
Fat Patty's Ashland, Winchester Avenue, Ashland, KY, USA
Distance: 9.91 mi (straight line)
Bella Fonte Italian Restaurant, Carter Avenue, Ashland, KY, USA
Distance: 10.02 mi (straight line)
5601 Long Branch Rd, Barboursville, WV 25504, USA
Distance: 10.15 mi (straight line)
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