Old Central City (1893-1909) was a flourishing manufacturing town with several industries. It was annexed in 1909 by the City of Huntington and referred to as Fourteenth Street or West Huntington. Fourteenth Street West is now the main business street. Today it and the surrounding area is a viable part of Huntington and known as Old Central City.
Old Central City is known as the "Antique Capital" of the Tri-State (Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia). You can enjoy shopping, eating, and experience rich history at nearby museums. Old Central City is a good place to shop while touring the city, seeing the Quilt Trail and attending special events. There are antiques, specialty and gift shops, home style cooking Cafés, an Amish market, bed and breakfast, museums, arts and crafts, antique cars, and more. Old Central City is a fun and interesting place to visit!
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