Historic Preservation

Overview

The City of Huntington is rich in history and its collection of historic buildings and architectural styles. The Department, in conjunction with the Huntington Historic Review Board and under the authority of Chapter 153 of the City of Huntington Code of Ordinances, undertakes historic preservation-related activities to preserve and protect historic or architecturally significant buildings, structures, sites, monuments, streetscapes and neighborhoods of historic districts within the City of Huntington.

Staff of the Department, including the City's historic preservation consultant, is responsible for the day-to-day administration and enforcement of the City's Historic District Code. This primarily includes processing applications for Certificates of Appropriateness (COA).

Historic preservation is intended to enhance property values, protect the property rights of all citizens, and support the stabilization and revitalization of distinctive areas of the city. This is done through the establishment of historic and conservation districts; and by protecting structures, sites, and neighborhoods that contribute to Huntington’s unique urban character.

Local Single Sites

Fourteen properties within the City of Huntington have been designated as Local Single Sites. Each site comes with preservation guidelines to ensure historical integrity. The Historic Review Board oversees site designations and approves improvements or changes through a Certificate of Appropriateness.

Site Name Address
426/428 W. Park Drive 426-428 W. Park Drive
A.C. &Margaret Beeson House 1118 Warren St.
Beaver-King House 541 Byron St.
Clarence & Betrix Juillerat House 868 William St.
Frank & Catherine Book House 1070 Warren St.
Humbert House 337 E. Market St.
Kindler House 954 Poplar St.
LaMont-Runyan House 550 W. State St.
Lewis Block Building 401-411 N. Jefferson St.
McLin’s Jefferson Street Covered Bridge Houses 664/668/670/674 E. Market St.
Neuer House 1013 Poplar St. & 230 George St.
Pastor Building 20-22 N. Jefferson St.
Samuel Purviance House 326 S. Jefferson St.
UB-IOOF Block 32-48 E. Franklin St.
Young House 551-553 W. Park Drive

Local Districts

The City of Huntington has one locally designated historic district: Drover Town. It consists of eleven properties located around Henry and South Jefferson Streets. Preservation guidelines apply to all district properties. The Historic Review Board oversees all changes and improvements.

District Name Address
Drover Town 315 S. Jefferson St.
Drover Town 325 S. Jefferson St.
Drover Town 326 S. Jefferson St.
Drover Town 337 S. Jefferson St.
Drover Town 404 S. Jefferson St.
Drover Town 445 Henry St.
Drover Town 503 Henry St.
Drover Town 517/519 Henry St.
Drover Town 520 Henry St.
Drover Town 532 Henry St.
Drover Town 547 Henry St.

National Register Single Sites

The City of Huntington has eight National Register Single Sites. These properties are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, maintained by the National Park Service.

Site Name Address
David Alonzo & Elizabeth Purviance House 809 N. Jefferson St.
German Reformed Church 206 Etna Ave.
Hotel LaFontaine 208 W. State St.
Moore/Corelew Block 400 N. Jefferson St.
Samuel Purviance House 326 S. Jefferson St.
Sunken Gardens West Park Drive
Taylor-Zent House 715 N. Jefferson St.
Willam Street/Horace Mann School 521 Williams St.

National Register Districts

The City of Huntington includes six National Register Districts, recognized for their historic significance by the National Park Service.

Name Date Listed
Huntington Courthouse Square 9/4/1992
Old Plat 3/15/2000
Hawley Heights 7/30/2003
Victory Noll/St. Felix Friary 8/5/2004
Drover Town 9/20/2006
North Jefferson 3/31/2010
Memorial Park 3/7/2017