Consent of Independent Auditors

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8 File No. 33-62738) pertaining to the City Holding Company Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan of our report dated June 25, 2002 (except Note 7, as to which the date is October 15, 2002), with respect to the financial statements and supplemental schedules of the City Holding Company Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan, as amended, included in this Annual Report (Form 11-K/A) for the year ended December 31, 2001.