Buckhannon, WV

united states

Buckhannon, the Upshur County seat, sits in central West Virginia's hills along the Buckhannon River. US Route 33 runs east-west through town, connecting to I-79 at Weston (25 miles west) for long-distance travel. Local routes include State Route 20 north-south through downtown. The city experiences typical Appalachian four-season weather with its valley location. West Virginia Wesleyan College's distinctive red brick Georgian Revival campus overlooks the downtown from the surrounding hillside.