Buckhannon in Upshur County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Cock a Doodle Dude
Public Art
Photographed by Bradley Owen, February 24, 2025
1. Cock a Doodle Dude Marker
Ginger Danz Cock a Doodle Dude 2016 Acrylic
Artist Statement
"Rarely do I view something beautiful without calculating how to capture it in a painting! I am particularly inspired by simple scenes, the way sunlight hits a coffee mug or a sleeping cat on a window sill. I want to convey the beauty I see in everyday objects and create a scene which intrigues the viewer and encourages her to slow down and spend some time with the painting. Recently I became enchanted with the vibrant colors and quirky personalities of my friend's heirloom chickens, and decided that a large scale rooster would be a perfect mural for Buckhannon's Main Street. Your town holds a special place in my heart as a community dedicated to celebrating the arts."
Artist Biography
Ginger Danz is a full-time artist living in Fayetteville, West Virignia with her husband and daughter. Having juried into Tamarack in 2010, Ginger's work has been selected for the "Best of Tamarack" juried exhibitions each year since 2010.
Active in her community. Ginger serves as Chair of the Fayetteville Arts Coalition, an organization dedicated
this page online
In addition to Tamarack, Ginger's work is on display in several West Virginia galleries and restaurants. Her work can also be viewed at www.gingerdanz.com.
Erected 2016 by ART26201.com. (Marker Number 4.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 2016.
Location. 38° 59.646′ N, 80° 13.792′ W. Marker is in Buckhannon, West Virginia, in Upshur County. It is on East Main Street (County Route 151) east of North Kanawha Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16 East Main Street, Buckhannon WV 26201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Central West Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically
Photographed by Bradley Owen, February 24, 2025
2. Cock a Doodle Dude Marker
Marker is located on the tan wall at the right of the "Lurch" statue.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Lurch Bench (here, next to this marker); Theodore Crawford "Ted" Cassidy aka (here, next to this marker); G.C. Murphy Company / G.O. Young Drug Store (here, next to this marker); Stockert Building 1904 (here, next to this marker); Shinn Building 1892 (a few steps from this marker); Strawberry Festival / Tillotson Janney House (a few steps from this marker); Reger Building 1900 (a few steps from this marker); Crislip & Simpson Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buckhannon.
Also see . . . Homepage for artist Ginger Danz. (Submitted on February 26, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.)
Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 10, 2025
3. Cock a Doodle Dude
Located on the east side of the building at 16 East Main Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 164 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 26, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 3. submitted on March 10, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
