City Historic Preservation

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, the protection of property rights of all citizens and the stabilization and revitalization of distinctive areas of the city through the establishment of historic and conservation districts; to protect and enhance the use of structures, sites and neighborhoods which have an urban character unique within the city; and recognize the need to conserve certain unique City areas by focusing on how each structure and elements of the area blends and fits with the other features.

Local Single Sites

Fourteen properties within the City of Huntington have been designated as Local Single Sites. These site designations come with complete preservation guidelines to ensure that the designated structures retain their historical significance. The Historic Review Board oversees the designations of local single sites and adherence to the established guidelines through the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness and thorough review prior to approval of improvements or changes.

Local Districts

One locally designated historic district can be found within the City of Huntington. The Drover Town multi-property district consists of eleven properties located in the area of Henry Street and South Jefferson Street. The district designation comes with a set of preservation guidelines to ensure that the designated properties retain their historical significance. The Historic Review Board oversees the designations of local districts and adherence to the established guidelines through the issuance of Certificates of Appropriateness and thorough review prior to approval of improvements or changes.
 

National Register Single Sites

The City of Huntington is home to eight National Register Single Sites. The National Register of Historic Places is the federal list of historic properties that have been formally recognized by the National Park Service. More information about these sites can be found via the National Park Service website.

Nationals Register Districts

The City of Huntington is home to six National Register Districts. These honorary districts can be found scattered around the central and western parts of the City.

Quick Links

• Certificate of Appropriateness Application
• Historic Sites & District Map
• Historic District Code
• National Register of Historic Places