Welcome to Upshur County, West Virginia, nestled in the foothills of the
Allegheny Mountains and home to the City of Buckhannon, one of "the
best 100 small towns in America", as per Mr. Norman Crampton's book of
the same title.
With a growing population of 25,000 people, Upshur
County is located in the North Central section of the state, just off of
Interstate 79 and directly on developing Corridor H, a four lane
restricted highway which upon completion will allow access to the
Washington, DC metro area in approximately three hours.
A diverse economy, good educational system, strong utilities
infrastructure and coupled with a strong private liberal arts college in
West Virginia Wesleyan and a 95 bed hospital in St. Josephs, Upshur County
offers a high quality of life environment to all. The turn of the 20th
Century look to downtown Buckhannon is enhanced with works by local
artisans, special restaurants, an arts culture that includes local theatre,
a choral society, a chamber orchestra and a state renowned
WV Strawberry Festival each May.
Come walk our Main Street, stroll along River Walk, dine in our
restaurants, and bring your business closer to home in Upshur County.
Newsletter just published Feb 2008 !! See it - here -.
The Upshur County Development Authority
One Edmiston Way
P.O. Box 109, Buckhannon, WV 26201
Phone: 304.472.1757
Fax: 304.472.4998
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