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Huntington, West Virginia

Located in Cabell County, West Virginia, Huntington was established in 1871. The 1970 Marshall University plane crash killed 75 — inspired the film 'We Are Marshall.'. Has been called ground zero of the opioid epidemic.
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Founded 1871 | Population 44,000 | Peak 44,000 (2024) | County Cabell County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Huntington, West Virginia

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1871Founded: Railroad town named for Collis Huntington.
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1970Marshall Crash: Marshall University plane crash kills 75.
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1970Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Huntington's character and economy.
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2010Opioid Crisis: Epicenter of opioid epidemic.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1871 Transport
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1970 Disaster
Marshall Crash
1970 Culture
Higher Education
2010 Health
Opioid Crisis

Did You Know?

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The 1970 Marshall University plane crash killed 75 — inspired the film 'We Are Marshall.'.
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Has been called ground zero of the opioid epidemic.
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Named for railroad magnate Collis P. Huntington.
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Huntington is located in Cabell County, West Virginia.
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Huntington was founded in 1871.
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