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Welcome to Upshur County
Welcome to Buckhannon and Upshur County . Located in the heart of West Virginia , just 10 minutes from I-79 along Corridor H , our community boasts the best small-town experience in the state . Home of the West Virginia Wildlife Center , Historic Fidler ’ s Mill , Audra State Park , Stonecoal Lake , West Virginia Wesleyan College and our world-famous West Virginia Strawberry Festival , this is where history and culture meet entertainment and excitement .
Winding through Upshur County are the beautiful , rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains , making this area ideal for outdoor lovers looking to hike , bike , fish , camp , hunt , ride or just relax .
On Main Street , guests will find wellestablished restaurants , craft coffee and beer cafes , farm-to-table eateries , art galleries , clothing boutiques , antiques stores and many friendly , open shops to find the perfect gift . During the summer months the city explodes with color , as more than 60,000 flowers are planted in the downtown area , giving Buckhannon the well-deserved “ City of Flowers ” nickname .
We invite you to visit Buckhannon and Upshur County to see why we ’ re consistently ranked one of “ America ’ s Best Small Towns .” For more information about our community , feel free to contact any of the contributing organizations listed on this page . www . upshurcounty . org