Why Huntington?


Huntington, West Virginia is a great city, Google -- we really are. Here lately we've just been catching a pretty bad rap. We're sure you remember the headlines back in 2008 when we learned we were the "unhealthiest city in America". You even helped us find the articles last year when we heard we were one of the "unhappiest cities in America", too. Don't get us wrong, Google! We're glad you are so good at sharing the world's information. We just think some people may have the wrong idea about our city, but we want to change that, and Google, we think you can help!

Google Street View Tour of Huntington, WV


We think it's time we started taking more responsibility for what information gets shared about us and our community in the emerging global forum that is the internet. We are ready to organize OUR world's information and make it universally accessible and useful, just like you.


So what do you say, Google? Want to help this thriving community nestled into the Appalachian Mountains find its voice on the global stage of the 21st Century?





City of Huntington, West Virginia
(from Wikipedia)
—  City  —
Huntington, as seen from Marshall University
Nickname(s): The Jewel City, The River City
Location in the State of West Virginia
Coordinates: 38°25′15″N 82°25′25″W
Country United States
State West Virginia
Counties CabellWayne
Founded 1785
Incorporated 1871
Government
 - Mayor Kim Wolfe (R)
Area
 - City 18.0 sq mi (46.6 km2)
 - Land 15.9 sq mi (41.2 km2)
 - Water 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km2)
Elevation 827 ft (252 m)
Population (2008)
 - City 49,185
 Density 3,234.1/sq mi (1,248.4/km2)
 Metro 286,012
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP Code 25701-25729, 25755, 25770-25779
Area code(s) 304
FIPS code 54-39460[1]
GNIS feature ID 1540605[2]
Website http://www.cityofhuntington.com/