Why visit Chesapeake
Townapedia lists 49 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 94 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 12 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Rotary Park Bridge, Pullman Square 16, Memorial Arch and Ninth Street West Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Chesapeake
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Chesapeake
Chesapeake is a village in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States. The population was 765 as of the 2020 census. It lies across the Ohio River from Huntington, West Virginia, at the mouth of Symmes Creek.
From the Wikipedia article Chesapeake, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do12
Rotary Park Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Elizabeth McDowell Lewis College of Business
School · 1.2 mi
Business school of Marshall University
Keith-Albee Theatre
Cinema and theater · 0.8 mi
Theater and movie theater in Huntington, West Virginia, United States
Marshall University
School · 1.9 mi
Public research university in Huntington, West Virginia, United States
West Huntington Bridge
Bridge · 1.9 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Pullman Square Farmers Market
Farm and orchard · 0.8 mi
May-Oct We,Sa 07:00-14:00
Museums and landmarks49
Memorial Arch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Memorial arch located in Memorial Park at Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia
Ninth Street West Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in West Virginia, United States
Barnett Hospital and Nursing School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Former hospital
Cabell County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
United States historic place in Huntington, West Virginia
Campbell-Hicks House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in West Virginia, United States
Carnegie Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Public library in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia
Chesapeake and Ohio 1308
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Preserved C&O H-6 class 2-6-6-2 locomotive
Douglass Junior and Senior High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
High school in West Virginia, United States
Downtown Huntington Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
US national historic district in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia
Elk River Coal and Lumber Company No. 10
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Preserved American 2-8-2 locomotive
Foster Memorial Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Former hospital in West Virginia, United States
Freeman Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
37 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Ritter Park
Park · 1.8 mi
Park in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, United States of America
Restaurants and cafes94
Bahnhof Wvrsthaus + Biergarten
Restaurant · German · 1.0 mi
745 7th Avenue, Huntington
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Calamity J Grill & Bar
Restaurant · Burger, Chicken, Salad, Sandwich, Pasta · 1.3 mi
1555 3rd Avenue, Huntington
Mo-Su 11:00-01:00
Le Bistro
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
905 3rd Avenue, Huntington
Mo-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr 10:30-22:00; Sa 10:30-16:00,17:00-22:00; Su...
Nawab Indian Cuisine
Restaurant · Indian · 0.6 mi
600 4th Avenue, Huntington
Mo-Th 11:30-14:30,17:00-22:00;Fr 11:30-14:30,17:00-23:00;Sa...
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
61 Pullman Square, Huntington
Mo-Fr 05:00-22:00; Sa 05:30-23:00; Su 06:00-22:00
Backyard Pizza and Raw Bar
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.7 mi
833 3rd Avenue, Huntington
Tu-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-15:00
Marshall Hall of Fame Cafe
Diner · American · 0.7 mi
857 3rd Avenue, Huntington
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
Taste of Asia Hibachi
Restaurant · Japanese, Steak House · 0.7 mi
821 3rd Avenue, Huntington
Mo-Th 10:30-21:30; Fr,Sa 10:30-22:30; Su 11:30-21:30
Grindstone Coffeeology
Cafe · 1.1 mi
816 8th Street, Huntington
Mo-Fr 06:30-18:30; Sa,Su 08:00-17:00
Karubees Jamaican Restaurant, Inc
Restaurant · Jamaican · 0.7 mi
809 3rd Avenue, Huntington
We-Fr 11:30-17:30; Sa 12:00-17:30
Shangri-la Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.9 mi
322 10th Street, Huntington
Tu-Su 11:00-21:00; Mo 11:00-15:00,17:00-21:00
82 more on the map.
History
Chesapeake is derived from the Algonquin name for "place where water is spread out".
From the History section of Chesapeake, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship36
First United Methodist Church
Church · 1.0 mi
1124 5th Avenue, Huntington
Shopping24
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries38
Cabell County Career Technology Center
School · 4.8 mi
1035 Norway Ave, Huntington
Healthcare11
Map of Chesapeake
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 25°F | 3.4 in | 4.3 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 28°F | 3.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 34°F | 4.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 43°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 53°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 66°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 57°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 45°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 35°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 30°F | 3.8 in | 1.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Huntington Swg Pl (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lawrence County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-04-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2018-04-17: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2012-08-20: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lawrence County Airpark (HTW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Huntington 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Burlington 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Proctorville 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Ashland 10 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Ironton 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Teays Valley 29 mi east, about 46 min by car
- Portsmouth 35 mi northwest, about 56 min by car
- St. Albans 35 mi east, about 56 min by car
- South Charleston 41 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Charleston 45 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Symmes Creek, Tim Kiser ( w:User:Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- Memorial Arch 2012-10-04 14-18-04, Jrappold, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Parsons-Abbott-Mosser House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Mortimer Place HuntingtonWV, Youngamerican ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Downtown Huntington Historic District, 4th and 7th, Nyttend, Public domain
- Marshall University Old Main Building, Wvfunnyman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Foster Memorial Home, Nyttend, Public domain
- OldHuntingtonHigh(WV), Youngamerican ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Simms School Huntington WV, Youngamerican ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Coin Harvey House Huntington WV, Youngamerican ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rotary Park Bridge 2013-09-19 01-34-02, thekingofmice, CC BY-SA 3.0
- RICKETS HOUSE, HUNTINGTON, CABELL COUNTY, WV, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Campbell-Hicks House 2012-10-14 15-17-10, Jrappold, CC BY-SA 3.0
- River Tower Huntington WV, Youngamerican ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- RitterParkFountain, Youngamerican at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elk River C&L Co 10 Loco Huntington WV, Youngamerican ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prichard House 2012-10-04 19-46-15, Jrappold, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Johnston-Meek House, Nyttend, Public domain
- C&O 1308, Nyttend, Public domain
- Liggett and Myers 2, Thekingofmice, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DouglasHS HuntingtonWV, Youngamerican ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carnegie Public Library 2012-10-14 15-18-12, Jrappold, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barnett Hospital and Nursing School 2012-10-06 21-42-25, Jrappold, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Heritage Station Huntington WV, Youngamerican ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- BnaiSholom HuntingtonWV, Youngamerican ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
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