Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
Upshur County Historical Society's History Center Museum, WV
The Upshur County Historical Society's History Center Museum is housed in the former Methodist Episcopal Church South. The church was used to store supplies by Federal troops during the Civil War. During the Jenkins Raid in August 1862, Confederates took Union prisoners, dumped guns down the Court House well, threw food in the street and set it on fire, and looted the town. The museum features changing exhibits on local history.
Quick Facts
- Location:
The museum is at 81 Main Street (the byway) one block west of the Rt 20 intersection in Buckhannon.
- N 38.993° W 80.234° [?]
- Hours of Operation:
The museum is open Sunday afternoons, 1–4, June through September.
Local Information
- Upshur County Historical Society:
- Gives history, contact information, and what is avaliable at the site.
