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:
Name | Section | Association president |
---|---|---|
Arlington Park | East | Mike McCarthy |
Chancellor 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 |
Name | Section |
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Altizer | East |
Anita Heights | South |
Belmont Park | South |
Beverly Hills/South Hills | South |
Downtown | Downtown |
Freeman Estates | South |
Garden Farms | West |
Gaylersville | South |
Grandview Heights | West |
Guyandotte | East |
Harveytown | South |
Marcum Terrace | South |
Marshall University Campus | Downtown |
Reid | South |
Ridgewood | South |
Southeast Hills | South |
Walnut Hills | East |
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