Marshall University, Huntington

Name: Marshall University
Address: 1 John Marshall Dr, Huntington, United States

#10 among attractions in Huntington

Universities and schools, Gothic Revival architecture

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Old Main is a collection of five buildings joined together at central campus of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. It is located at the junction of Hal Greer Boulevard and Fourth Avenue. The original structure was completed in 1868, with four other additions that was completed at various intervals until 1907. It is a landmark structure on campus, its towers becoming a "symbol of the university." ()

Built: 1907 (117 years ago)Coordinates: 38°25'23"N, 82°25'48"W

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1 John Marshall DrDowntown Huntington (University District)Huntington United States

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Marshall University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Joan C. Edwards Stadium, Keith-Albee Theatre, Cabell County Courthouse, Robert C. Byrd Bridge.

0.5 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Football
Joan C. Edwards Stadium, Huntington
13 min walk • Joan C. Edwards Stadium, formerly Marshall University Stadium, is a football stadium located on the campus of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, United States.
0.7 miW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Keith-Albee Theatre, Huntington
19 min walk • Keith-Albee Theatre is a performing arts center located along Fourth Avenue in downtown Huntington, West Virginia in the United States of America.
0.9 miW
Tower
Cabell County Courthouse, Huntington
24 min walk • The Cabell County Courthouse in Huntington, West Virginia was built in the Beaux-Arts Classical style in 1899. Originally designed by Gunn and Curtis of Kansas City, and has been expanded in several phases. The construction of the courthouse was supervised by local Huntington architect James B. Stewart.
1.1 miW
Bridge
Robert C. Byrd Bridge, Huntington
30 min walk • The Robert C. Byrd Bridge is a 720-foot continuous truss bridge that crosses the Ohio River between Huntington, West Virginia and Chesapeake, Ohio.
0.9 miSW
Synagogue
B'nai Sholom Congregation, Huntington
24 min walk • Ohev Sholom Temple, now known as B'Nai Sholom Congregation, is a historic synagogue located at 949 10th Avenue in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia. Designed by the Charleston, West Virginia architectural firm of Meanor and Handloser, it was built in 1925 for Congregation Ohev Shalom, which had been formed in 1887.
0.7 miW
Neighbourhood
Pullman Square, Huntington
19 min walk • Pullman Square is a lifestyle center in downtown Huntington, West Virginia, United States between 8th and 10th Street and 3rd Avenue and Veteran's Memorial Boulevard.
1.3 miSW
Bridge
Pink Bridge, Huntington
34 min walk • The Pink Bridge of Huntington, West Virginia is a concrete arch bridge spanning Four Pole Creek at 8th Street that was painted pink during late October to mid November 2006 to raise awareness of breast cancer.
0.7 miS
Park
Camden Park, Huntington
19 min walk • Camden Park is a twenty-six acre amusement park located near Huntington, West Virginia. Established in 1903 as a picnic spot by the Camden Interstate Railway Company, it is one of only thirteen trolley parks that remain open in the United States.
1 miSW
Neighbourhood, Tudor Revival architecture, Colonial revival architecture
Mortimer Place Historic District, Huntington
27 min walk • Mortimer Place Historic District is a national historic district located at Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia. The district encompasses 21 contributing buildings and 1 contributing structure.
0.8 miW
Interesting neighbourhood
United States Post Office and Court House, Huntington
21 min walk • The United States Post Office and Court House in Huntington, West Virginia is a federal building housing the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia. It was built in 1907 and expanded in 1907, and again in 1937. The original construction was the result of the Tarsney Act of 1893.
1.5 miSE
Tudor Revival architecture
Ricketts House, Huntington
40 min walk • Ricketts House, also known as the Stevens Residence, is a historic home located at Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia. It was designed in 1924, and built in 1925.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Marshall University?

Nearby attractions include Joan C. Edwards Stadium, Huntington (13 min walk), Marshall University, Huntington (14 min walk), Mountwest Community and Technical College, Huntington (14 min walk), Simms School Building, Huntington (18 min walk).

How to get to Marshall University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Marshall University:

Bus

5th Avenue & John Marshall Drive & Marshall Campus • Lines: 3 (3 min walk)
3rd Avenue & 17th Street Bus Shelter • Lines: 3 (4 min walk)

Train

Huntington (19 min walk)