Cabell County, Administrative county in West Virginia, United States.
Cabell County is an administrative county in West Virginia that borders the Ohio River and includes Huntington as its largest city. The area mixes urban and rural zones with industrial sites, neighborhoods, and open spaces.
The county was established in 1809 and named after Governor William H. Cabell, then became part of the newly formed state of West Virginia in 1863. This transition represented a major shift in the region's administrative history.
Marshall University in Huntington shapes the educational landscape of Cabell County, providing higher education opportunities and research facilities to regional students.
The area is well connected by Interstate 64 and several US highways that link the county's different communities together. The Ohio River also offers access for those traveling by water.
Ancient earthen mounds built by the Adena people remain scattered across the area, preserving evidence of early settlement. These archaeological sites reveal the region's long human history before European arrival.
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