Buckhannon: Then & Now – Main Street c. 1916-1928

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

Buckhannon’s Main Street was just as lively between 1916 and 1928 as it is today. There are so many shops, restaurants and businesses on Main Street both then and now.

Main Street Buckhannon c. 1916-1928 / Photo courtesy of the Upshur County Historical Society

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