Huntington is the largest city in the Tri-State Region located on the flood plain of the Ohio River. It is a county seat of Cabell County but parts of the city also lie in Wayne County. , The city retains the old world charm with century-old homes, historic districts, and nineteenth-century preserved villages. At the same time it looks forward to the future by encouraging establishment of high-tech industries, businesses, and biotechnology.

The city of Huntington experiences flooding because of its proximity to the river. Huntington is less than an hour away by car from Charleston, West Virginia's capital.
The climate of Huntington is continental with warm and humid summers and cold winters.

Area: 16 square miles (2000)

Elevation: Averages 570 feet above sea level.

Latitude: 38.41 N

Longitude: 82.43 W

Average Temperatures: January, 32.7° F; August, 73.9° F; annual average, 55.0° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 42.31 inches

Population: 49,198 as on 2005

Attractions

• Jenkins Plantation Museum
• Madie Caroll House
• Cabell County Courthouse
• Heritage Farm Museum and Village
• Blenko Glass Company

Festivals

• St. Patrick's Day Celebration
• Huntington Dogwood Arts and Crafts Festival
• Marshall University's jazz festival
• Ribfest
• Chilifest
• Lions Tri-State Arts and Crafts Festival