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At a Glance
Sitting on the banks of the Big Sandy River separating West Virginia from Kentucky, Kenova is an important stop on the way between the major cities of Huntington and Ashland. The name of the town is a unique combination of the words "Kentucky," "Ohio," and "Virginia" and gives visitors an idea how central it is between Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia.
Founded in 1894, Kenova now is home to nearly 3,500 residents and is well known for its annual Virginia Point Days celebration.
Kenova is also a home of world-famous Pumpkin House with about 3,030 pumpkins, carved with everything from presidents and the St. Louis arch to West Virginia-themed pumpkins. The Pumpkin House, located at 748 Beech St., Kenova, recently got a national exposure when Emmy-Award-winning NBC day-time talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, gave this Victorian home some props.
By Doug Nichols
Photo provided by Cabell County Schools