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Upshur County Map, West Virginia

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Upshur County, West Virginia

Upshur Location Map West Virginia

Upshur County is right in the heart of West Virginia. Buckhannon is the county seat and is home to West Virginia Wesleyan College. The Buckhannon River winds through, perfect for a lazy kayak trip.

Locals rave about the West Virginia Strawberry Festival each May. It’s been going strong for over 80 years. The nearby Monongahela National Forest has parks and trails.

The county has some serious Civil War history. Hiking trails crisscross the area, showcasing the natural beauty. Fall here is something special, with trees ablaze in color.

CategoryDetails
County NameUpshur County
County SeatBuckhannon
PopulationApproximately 24,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesBuckhannon, Tennerton, Rock Cave, French Creek, Adrian
Interstates and HighwaysUS-33, WV-20, WV-4
FIPS Code54-097
Total Area (Land and Water)355 sq mi (Land: 355 sq mi; Water: 1 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Harrison County (North), Barbour County (Northeast), Randolph County (Southeast), Webster County (South), Lewis County (West)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (ET)
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.8918° N, 80.2233° W
EtymologyNamed after Abel P. Upshur, a U.S. Secretary of State
Major LandmarksWest Virginia State Wildlife Center, Buckhannon River, Audra State Park
WebsiteUpshur County Website

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