Mortimer Place Historic District, Huntington

#28 among attractions in Huntington

Neighbourhood, Tudor Revival architecture, Colonial revival architecture

Mortimer Place Historic District location map

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Facts and practical information

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. The district is composed entirely of early 20th century residences, the majority of which are Colonial Revival and Tudor Revivalstyle. They were built between about 1915 and 1930, and feature sloping roofs, parapet walls, and wooden brackets and moldings. The residential development was designed and built by architect Richard Mortimer Bates, Jr. The Mortimer Place Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. ()

Coordinates: 38°24'35"N, 82°26'17"W

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SouthsideHuntington United States

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Day trips

Mortimer Place Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Joan C. Edwards Stadium, Huntington Museum of Art, Keith-Albee Theatre, Cabell County Courthouse.

1.4 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Football
Joan C. Edwards Stadium, Huntington
36 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.
1.2 miS
Museum, Art museum
Huntington Museum of Art, Huntington
31 min walk • The Huntington Museum of Art is a nationally accredited art museum located in the Park Hills neighborhood above Ritter Park in Huntington, West Virginia.
0.8 miN
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Keith-Albee Theatre, Huntington
21 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.
0.8 miNW
Tower
Cabell County Courthouse, Huntington
21 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.
1.2 miNW
Bridge
Robert C. Byrd Bridge, Huntington
31 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.
1 miNE
Universities and schools, Gothic Revival architecture
Marshall University, Huntington
27 min walk • 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.
~1120 ftNW
Synagogue
B'nai Sholom Congregation, Huntington
6 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.
0.9 miN
Neighbourhood
Pullman Square, Huntington
24 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.
0.4 miS
Park, Tudor Revival architecture
Ritter Park Historic District, Huntington
10 min walk • Ritter Park Historic District is a national historic district located at Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia. The district encompasses 68 contributing buildings and 5 contributing structures, including the Ritter Park municipal park.
~1520 ftSW
Bridge
Pink Bridge, Huntington
8 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.
~1750 ftNE
Park
Camden Park, Huntington
9 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mortimer Place Historic District?

Nearby attractions include B'nai Sholom Congregation, Huntington (6 min walk), Pink Bridge, Huntington (8 min walk), Camden Park, Huntington (9 min walk), Ritter Park Historic District, Huntington (10 min walk).

How to get to Mortimer Place Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mortimer Place Historic District:

Bus

12th Avenue & 12th Street Outbound • Lines: 2 (4 min walk)
9th Avenue and 8th Street Inbound • Lines: 4 (11 min walk)

Train

Huntington (12 min walk)