Barboursville

The Village of Barboursville was founded in 1813 by an Act of the Virginia Assembly. As the Cabell County Seat, it became a busy town of commerce and politics. A port of call for boats running on the Guyandotte River, Barboursville flourished as an industrial center. Many visitors came to the area to establish deeds and records and appear before the county court. During the Civil War several skirmishes took place in and around the village. After the war, the County Seat was moved to nearby Huntington. As the railroads and highways passed by, Barboursville became a quiet, residential setting of historic homes and figures.

Today

Today Barboursville is busier and larger than ever. The population of the village has increased from 339 in 1814 to more than 3,000 residents. It is a major center of commerce again, due largely in part to the construction of West Virginia's largest shopping complex, the Huntington Mall, an annexed to the town in 1978. Yet, despite the rapid growth and modernization of Barboursville the village remains steadfastly proud of its heritage. It is this unique blend of historical and contemporary sights that make Barboursville a memorable stop for any visitor.

Shoppers can explore the unique specialty shops in Barboursville's historic downtown. Craft shops, floral boutiques and quaint restaurants line this charming street of historic buildings. Or you can spend the day at the Huntington Mall, the largest shopping complex in West Virginia. Five anchor stores and over 150 local and national shops are all under one roof. The Huntington Mall is located off I-64, exit 20. Close by you'll find discount, specialty shops and much more at the new Merrits Creek Farm Plaza just off exit 18.