Buckhannon: Then and Now – Post Office

Buckhannon: Then and Now. Join us in showcasing the landmarks of Upshur County throughout history and today.

On a warm day like today, let’s take it back to cooler times. Check out this photo of the United States Post Office in Buckhannon during construction in 1917.

Buckhannon Post Office circa 1917 / Photo courtesy of the Upshur County Historical Society

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