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

Stump Lane

Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 10, 2025

1. **Stump Lane** Marker

Inscription.
In 2012, the city council adopted an ordinance trading property with First Community Bank resulting in the improvement and widening of "Stump Lane." This improvement followed the bank's acquisition of several properties, that permitted the 2008 razing of several buildings, the life and efficiency of which had long expired. This project created much needed parking for bank customers, while improving access to the rear of the courthouse complex & beautifying an ugly, blighted area in the heart of our downtown. There are many examples of stellar results in Buckhannon when the public and private sectors partner!

One of the more colorful characters who maintained a laundry service during the 1920's in one of the buildings that was removed by FCB was Yee B. Doo who emigrated to Buckhannon from China, providing further evidence of the ever diverse & eclectic citizen composition of Buckhannon!

Erected 2016 by The City of Buckhannon and First Community Bank.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 2012.

Location. 38° 59.596′ N,

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80° 13.834′ W. Marker is in Buckhannon, West Virginia, in Upshur County. It is on South Kanawha Street south of West Main Street (County Route 151), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19 South Kanawha 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 in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Upshur County Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Oscar Guy McCue (within shouting distance of this marker); EVENING STAR (within shouting distance of this marker); Kiddy Building 1932 (within shouting distance of this marker); Upshur County Courthouses / Rainbow Restaurant (within shouting distance of

Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 10, 2025

2. **Stump Lane** Marker

this marker); J.A. Davis Ice Cream Parlor / 1894 Fire on West Main Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); C.E. Mylius Building (about 300 feet away); Reger Building 1900 (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buckhannon.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 13, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.