The depiction of Don Knotts includes a touch of the Andy Griffith show memorabilia and a nod to his big screen performances. The statue sits outside the Met Theatre along High St. in Morgantown.

Don Knotts died in Los Angeles. On July 23, 2016, a statue of Knotts in his role as Barney Fife was unveiled in front of The Metropolitan Theatre on High Street in Morgantown.

Born in 1924 in Morgantown, West Virginia, Don Knotts became a television legend with his role as Barney Fife in ‘The Andy Griffith Show’. To show their Pride in calling Knotts one of their ...

The Don Knotts Festival will not only coincide with the 100th birthday of the Morgantown native, but also the 100th anniversary of the Met Theatre opening its doors.

MORGANTOWN, WV (AP) — The city of Morgantown is planning a two-day celebration of the late actor Don Knotts. Media outlets report a statue of Knotts is set for unveiling Saturday in front of the ...

West Virginia will remove a statue of actor and comedian Don Knotts that is located in his hometown of Morgantown, WV. It was his role as Barney Fife, however, that caused many protestors to ...

Jesse “Don” Knotts was born in Morgantown, WV on July 21, 1924 and graduated from Morgantown High School. He served in the United States Army during WWII before attending West Virginia ...

Comedic actor Don Knotts (July 21, 1924-February 24, 2006) will be forever remembered as the nervous deputy Barney Fife on the Andy Griffith Show on television. Knotts, who was born in Morgantown ...

A statue of hometown hero Don Knotts will be unveiled in his birthplace of Morgantown, W. Va.

The City of Morgantown has unveiled a new tribute to Morgantown native actor Don Knotts and the character he is best known for, Barney Fife.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - The result of about 10 years of work was presented to the public July 23. That’s when sculptor Jamie Lester’s statue of the late actor and Morgantown native Don Knotts ...

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WCHS) — The city of Morgantown is recognizing a legendary entertainer by paying tribute to West Virginia native Don Knotts. The Metropolitan Theater will be celebrating Knotts ...