Ritter Park Historic District

Ritter Park Historic District is a residential neighborhood in Huntington that contains around 68 buildings and several structures across 120 acres of land. The buildings display different architectural styles such as Colonial Revival, Craftsman, and Tudor Revival, built between 1913 and 1940.

The city acquired the land in 1908 and then began developing it as a residential area. Most homes were constructed in the following decades through 1940, reflecting the building trends of that time.

The neighborhood was named after an early resident and shows different types of homes that still shape how people experience the area. The architectural styles from that era remain visible in the buildings and influence how visitors walk through and use the space.

The neighborhood offers pathways and gardens to explore and is easy to walk through on foot. There is plenty of room to wander and rest in the area, making it suitable for visiting throughout the year.

The neighborhood blends residential homes with a municipal park, showing early 20th century planning principles. This mix of private houses and public green spaces was an innovative approach for a medium-sized American city at that time.

Location: West Virginia

Elevation above the sea: 267 m

GPS coordinates: 38.40420,-82.43780

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:44