Buckhannon: Then & Now – Row Boats

Beckie Boyd

July 28, 2022

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

These gloomy, rainy days have us wishing for a sunny day on the water. Where is your favorite place to take your boats and friends? Let us know on our Facebook page.

*Rowboats / Original photo courtesy of the Upshur County Historical Society*

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