Buckhannon in Upshur County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

In Tribute to and in Memory of Buckhannon Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 1, 2021

1. In Tribute to and in Memory of Buckhannon Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Founded in 1924 to memorialize a new building constructed on this site in the year of 1950 dedicated to serve the community of Buckhannon for 57 years until the year of 2007. the Board of Directors of Progressive Bank N.A. and all their local employees take great pleasure commemorating the faithful firemen who served their community from this majestic building.

Erected 2012 by Progressive Bank N.A.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.

Location. 38° 59.604′ N, 80° 13.913′ W. Marker is in Buckhannon, West Virginia, in Upshur County. Marker is on South Locust Street (West Virginia Route 20) just south of West Main Street (County Road 12), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 S Locust St, Buckhannon WV 26201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Operation Desert Storm Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Buckhannon / Frontier Days (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker);

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 1, 2021

2. In Tribute to and in Memory of Buckhannon Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. Marker

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Destruction at the Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Upshur County Courthouses / Rainbow Restaurant (within shouting distance of this marker); C.E. Mylius Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); J.A. Davis Ice Cream Parlor / 1894 Fire on West Main Street (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buckhannon.

Fireman's Creed -- On the top of the memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 1, 2021

3. Fireman's Creed -- On the top of the memorial

Fireman's Prayer -- Also on top of the memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 1, 2021

4. Fireman's Prayer -- Also on top of the memorial

What Is a Fireman? -- Also also on top of the memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 1, 2021

5. What Is a Fireman? -- Also also on top of the memorial

Dedication plaque -- This one is on the side opposite side of the memorial from the marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 1, 2021

6. Dedication plaque -- This one is on the side opposite side of the memorial from the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 6, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.