Primary Area Communities
Ironton * Coal Grove * South Point * Chesapeake * Proctorville |
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Barboursville * Ona *Milton * Hurricane *Putnam County |
| Ceredo-Kenova *Wayne *Rt. 152 South | Huntington |
Pea Ridge *Rt. 10 South |
| West End | Central | East End |
| Westmoreland | Southside | Altizer |
| Rt. 75 & 52 | Highlawn | Ohio River Rd. |
| South East Hills |
Each community of the Tri-State area has individual qualities and activities that give it a unique personality.
Ashland, Ky |
Founded in 1854, the city was initially called Poage's Landing. The city still celebrates Poage Landing Days. | ||
| Other celebrations include Summer Motion in early July and the Winter Wonderland of Lights Nov. 20 through Jan. 1 at Central Park. | |||
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Catlettsburg, Ky |
Founded in 1858, the first permanent settlers were Virginians Alexander Catlett and his son Horatio in 1798. | ||
| The County seat of Boyd County, the city hosts parades for Labor Day and Christmas. It the home of a refinery of Ashland, Inc. | |||
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Ceredo, WV |
Founded in 1857, the town was named after Ceres, the Greek goddess of grain and harvest because of the | ||
| agricultural opportunities at that time. Annual community events include the Ceredo Reunion at Paul Billups Memorial Park, a Halloween street party and the Veterans Day Legion Parade. Historical information is available at the Ceredo Historical Museum. | |||
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Kenova, WV |
Founded in 1894, Kenova's name is taken from word splices of Kentucky, Ohio and Virginia. | ||
| Home of recording artist Michael W. Smith, the community celebrates Virginia Point Park Days. | |||
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Wayne, WV |
Founded in 1842 as Trout's Hill after it's first settler Abraham Trout, the name was changed to Wayne in | ||
| 1911 for Revolutionary War General Anthony Mad Anthony Wayne. The Wayne County Fair is celebrated the last week of July. | |||
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Huntington, WV |
Founded in 1871 by Collis P. Huntington, the city was the western terminus of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway. | ||||||||
| City celebrations include: Springfest, Summerfest and Chilifest. | |||||||||
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Huntington Communities
| West End | This community celebrates Central City
Days in July. Neighborhood organizations include: Westmoreland Neighbors United, Old Central City Association, Inc., Harveytown Area Improvement Assoc., and West Huntington Organization. Schools include: Jefferson, Johnston and Monroe Elementary and West Middle |
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| Southside | The Hilltop Festival is an annual
community event presented by the Huntington Museum of
Art. Neighborhood organizations include: Southside Neighborhood Organization, Fairfield West Improvement Council. Schools include: Cammac, Miller, Meadows and Spring Hill Elementary, Cammack Middle and Huntington High |
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| East End | Celebrations include Guyandotte Civil War
Days. Neighborhood organizations include: Guyandotte Improvement and Historical Association, Inc. Altizer Community Together, Highlawn Community Association, Roby United Neighbors, and Gideon Village Neighborhood Association. Schools include: Altizer, Geneva Kent, Guyandotte, Highlawn, Hite-Saunders, Peyton Elementary, Beverly Hills and Enslow Middle, and Huntington High. |
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Barboursville, WV |
Named for James Barbour, governor of Virginia, 1812-14, the village was chartered in 1813. | ||
| It is the home of the Huntington Mall. | |||
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Milton, WV |
Named for Milton Reece, a large landowner when the town was incorporated in 1876. | ||
| Home of the West Virginia Pumpkin Festival and the Cabell County Fair. | |||
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Hurricane, WV |
In April 1774, a party of surveyors commissioned by George Washington noted that at the mouth of a creek, | ||
| all of the trees were bent in the same direction. The creek became known as Hurricane Creek. Home of a large weekend Flea Market. | |||
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Proctorville, OH |
Incorporated in 1878, the Village was named for Jacob Proctor, Jr. who owned a general store and was the | ||
| area's first postmaster. The community hosts an annual yard sale in June and street dances throughout the year and the Lawrence County Fair. | |||
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Chesapeake, OH |
Founded in 1907, the village was named by it's first elected mayor, Tom C. Smith | ||
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South Point, OH |
Founded in 1788 by William "Ranger" Davidson, and incorporated in 1887, the village received its name | ||
| because it is the southernmost community in Ohio. | |||
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Ironton, OH |
Founded in 1849 by John Campbell, the city was founded as a transportation point for the iron ore of the | ||
| region. Annual events include the Ironton Regattafest, the Festival of the Hills, and the Ironton Memorial Day Parade. Home of the Ohio University Southern Campus in Ironton. | |||
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The population of the Tri-State area in 1990 was 312,529 and 317,489 in 1995. The mean household income in 1994 was $33,945.
Home Purchase Information
Neighborhood / Avg. Sale Price 1995
| West End | $ 39,996 |
| Altizer/Guyandotte | $ 41,651 |
| Westmoreland | $ 51,850 |
| Southeast Hills | $ 73,785 |
| Southside | $ 83,247 |
| Ceredo-Kenova | $ 68,482 |
| Ona/Milton | $ 92,080 |
| Pea Ridge | $119,734 |
Average prices of typical mid-range homes in the Huntington area
| 2 or less bedrooms | $ 42,903 |
| 3 bedrooms | $ 73,657 |
| 4 bedrooms | $112,246 |
| 5 or more bedrooms | $165,113 |
| Average home price | $ 79,649 |
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