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Buckhannon
Buckhannon, WV, United States of America · West Virginia
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About Buckhannon
Buckhannon is the only incorporated city in, and the county seat of, Upshur County, West Virginia, United States. Located along the Buckhannon River, the population was 5,299 as of the 2020 census. The city is 46 miles (74 km) southwest of Morgantown, 88 miles (142 km) northeast of the capital city of Charleston, and 100 miles (160 km) south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is home to West Virginia Wesleyan College and the West Virginia Strawberry Festival, held annually during the third week of May.
- Best time
- May - Oct
- Language
- English
- Currency
- USD ($)
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Population
- 5,186
- Elevation
- 436 m
Local guide
Things to do
Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.
- Stockert Youth CenterPark · Stockert Youth Center, Buckhannon, West Virginia, United States of America
- Buckhannon City ParkPark · Buckhannon City Park, Buckhannon, West Virginia, United States of America
- North End Youth CenterPark · North End Youth Center, Buckhannon, WV 26201, United States of America
- Fred Brooks ParkPark · Fred Brooks Park, Buckhannon, West Virginia, United States of America
- North End ParkPark · North End Park, Buckhannon, West Virginia, United States of America
Sightseeing
Top attractions
Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.
- Buckhannon MuralSightseeing · Buckhannon Mural, East Main Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201, United States of America
- Upshur War MonumentMonument · Upshur War Monument, East Main Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201, United States of America
- Jawbone ParkPark · Jawbone Park, Buckhannon, West Virginia, United States of America
- Latham House - Historical RenovationSightseeing · Latham House - Historical Renovation, Madison Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201, United States of America
- Stockert Youth Center Recreation AreaPark · Stockert Youth Center Recreation Area, Buckhannon, West Virginia, United States of America
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FAQs about Buckhannon
May - Oct
Location
Buckhannon, WV, United States of America
Buckhannon, WV, United States of America
38.9939° N, 80.2323° W
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