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  Berkeley County, South Carolina detailed profile - houses, real estate, agriculture, wages, work, ancestries, and more
County population in 2005: 151,673 (66% urban, 34% rural)
Berkeley County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly below South Carolina state average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused one fatality and 17 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
www.city-data.com /county/Berkeley_County-SC.html   (1519 words)

  
  Encyclopedia: Berkeley County, West Virginia   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Berkeley County was created by an act of the House of Burgesses in February 1772 from the northern third of Frederick County (Virginia).
Berkeley County was of strategic importance to both the North and the South during the Civil War (1861 to 1865).
Berkeley County remained in the Confederacy throughout the Civil War, and was not part of the formation of the State of Kanawha, renamed West Virginia, when it was admitted to the Union with 48 former Virginia counties on January 1, 1863.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Berkeley-County,-West-Virginia   (9092 words)

  
 Berkeley, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Berkeley is the site of the University of California, Berkeley, the flagship campus of the University of California, and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Lawrence Hall of Science, Space Sciences Laboratory, and Mathematical Sciences Research Institute, which are on the campus grounds.
Berkeley is the safest city of its size for pedestrians and cyclists, a fact that new research is attributing to a safety in numbers effect.
Berkeley has modified its original grid roadway structure through use of diverters and barriers, moving most traffic out of neighborhoods and onto arterial streets (visitors often find this confusing, because the diverters are not shown on all maps).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Berkeley,_California   (2236 words)

  
 Charleston, SC Business Information - Berkeley County
Berkeley County is the largest of the three counties that comprise the Charleston region.
Berkeley is also one of the fastest growing counties in South Carolina, with its residential population increasing nearly 14% between the years 1990 and 2003.
Berkeley County is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, with lakes Marion and Moultrie both earning worldwide fame for their fishing, boating and other water sports.
www.crda.org /data_county_berkeley.html   (685 words)

  
 Berkeley County History
The county, and Martinsburg, the county seat, lay at the northern edge of the Shenandoah Valley, and Martinsburg was very important because the main line of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road ran through the town.
Berkeley County was also the home of Isabelle "Belle" Boyd, a famous spy for the Confederacy.
The city was incorporated on March 30, 1868.Berkeley County was created by an act of the House of Burgesses in February 1772 from the northern third of Frederick County (Virginia).
www.polsci.wvu.edu /wv/Berkeley/berhistory.html   (3729 words)

  
 Berkeley County Development Authority
Berkeley County, West Virginia is one of the nation’s fastest growing counties and for a good reason.
In recent years, Berkeley County and the State of West Virginia set forth an aggressive campaign to attract new business to the area and to support existing firms.
Berkeley County's strategic location and quick access to a full range of major transportation facilities has resulted in Berkeley County becoming a prime location for industry.
www.developmentauthority.com   (119 words)

  
 Berkeley County, South Carolina, Public Library History
The first mention of library service in Berkeley County was in the summer of 1934 when a reading room for the public was opened and maintained during the summer months.
The County donated a lot in an excellent location and, as the Pinopolis Public School had been closed, this building was donated to furnish the material for the library building.
The Berkeley County Library Board spearheaded a campaign to secure the funds for a new library building and was successful in securing local funds and a $75,000 grant from LSCA Title II funds administered by the South Carolina State Library.
www.libsci.sc.edu /histories/vts/epw14.html   (661 words)

  
 WVU Berkeley County Extension Service   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Berkeley County is located just 90 minutes from the Washington, D.C.- Baltimore, Md. area.
It is the center county in the tip of West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle.
WVU's Berkeley County Extension office is part of the national land-grant system.
www.wvu.edu /~exten/depts/co/berkeley/berkeley.htm   (211 words)

  
 Berkeley County, West Virginia Genealogical Records Information
Advocates of Norborne Berkeley note that the other Governor Berkeley (William) was known by some as the "Tyrannical Governor of Virginia" because he ordered the hanging of Nathaniel Bacon's followers for resisting his authority.
The county, and the county seat, Martinsburg, lay at the northern edge of the Shanandoah Valley, and Martinsburg was very important because the main line of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road ran right through the town.
Martinsburg, the county seat, was chartered by an act of the Virginia General Assembly in October 1788 on the lands of General Adam Stephen who commanded 500 troops mustered from Berkeley County during Lord Dunmore's War against the Indians in 1774.
www.mywestvirginiagenealogy.com /wv_county/ber.htm   (2983 words)

  
 Berkeley County - Homes and Real Estate for Sale
Berkeley County was formed in 1772 from the northern third of Frederick County, Virginia.
Now it is the fastest-growing county in the state, and ranked within the top three percent of fastest-growing counties in the nation.
Martinsburg is the county seat of Berkeley County and is a wonderful place to buy West Virginia real estate.
west-virginia-homes.longandfoster.com /Homes-Berkeley-County.aspx   (617 words)

  
 BCHS Archives and Genealogy Page
The Berkeley County Historic Landmarks Commission and the Berkeley County Historical Society have a multitude of survey files including inventory records of National Register listings and other properties in the area available in the Archives Division.
Berkeley County, Virginia (now West Virginia) was carved off Frederick County, Virginia in 1772.
The Orange County, Virginia, records when we were a part of that county are also on microfilm from 1734 to 1743.
www.bchs.org /genealogy.html   (782 words)

  
 Berkeley County GIS - Internet Mapping
If you have questions, problems or compatibility concerns with Berkeley County's GIS Internet Mapping Service then please refer to the IMS Help and IMS FAQ sections first.
The data contained on Berkeley County's Geographic Information System (GIS) website is subject to constant change.
Berkeley County, its agents, consultants, contractors and employees, collectively referred to as "the County", provide this data and information AS IS without warranty of any kind, implied or express, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, as to the information being accurate or complete.
gis.co.berkeley.sc.us /disclaimer.htm   (266 words)

  
 Berkeley County, South Carolina — Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce
The Berkeley Chamber is a major force in the county’s economic prosperity, and we are responsive to the needs of our members for a successful business climate.
Berkeley County, South Carolina, located minutes from historic sites including Historic Charleston and an hour and half from Myrtle Beach, is one of the fastest growing areas in Southeast.
Berkeley is a dynamic and progressive county with an extraordinary quality of life, enjoyed by visitors and residents alike.
www.berkeleysc.org   (208 words)

  
 Berkeley County history sources
Named: For Norborne Berkeley (Baron de Botetort), colonial governor of Virginia from 1768 to 1770.
Berkeley County, U.S.A.: A Bi-Centennial History of A Virginia and West Virginia County, 1772-1972.
"Bicentennial Salute to Berkeley County," WV Hillbilly, 9-4-1976.
www.wvculture.org /history/counties/berkeley.html   (807 words)

  
 South Carolina State Library Berkeley   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Berkeley County was named for two of the Lords Proprietors of Carolina, Lord John Berkeley (d.
1677).The county was orginally named in 1682, and at one time it included the parishes of St. John Berkeley, St. James Goose Creek, St. James Santee, St. Stephen, andSt.
The county seat was Mount Pleasant from 1882 until 1895, when it was moved to Moncks Corner.
www.state.sc.us /scsl/berk.html   (193 words)

  
 County Info - Berkeley County WV   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The eastern Panhandle of West Virginia is the home of Berkeley County.
Gen. Stephen was the first sheriff of Berkeley County.
Norborne Berkeley (the Baron de Botetourt) who served as the colonial governor of Virginia from 1768 to 1770 is the namesake of Berkeley County, which was created in 1772 and consists of some 325 square miles.
www.wvcounties.org /counties/berkeley.html   (182 words)

  
 Berkeley Co. WVGenWeb
Berkeley County is the second oldest county in West Virginia and was created (while part of the state of Virginia) in 1772 from the northern third of Frederick County, Virginia.
The county seat was established in the colonial village of Martinsburg and was incorporated in 1778.
I'm not an expert on Berkeley County and cannot respond personally to queries, but there are other excellent resources (scroll down the page for options), including the Berkeley County WV mailing list, message boards, and other links for research.
www.rootsweb.com /~wvberkel   (1409 words)

  
 West Virginia Bikers - Berkeley County
Once you get off the big slab there are a lot of great roads to take going west or east that will lead you to a multitude of historical sites or just a stop by for viewing.
Berkeley County is one of West Virginia's fastest
Now if you want to take most part of the day with a lot of twisties, go through Berkeley Springs at the Second stop light from the center of town, turn left at the light onto Rt.9 W again.
www.westvirginiabikers.com /berkeley.html   (667 words)

  
 BC Gov't >> /index.php
Berkeley County Government has made every reasonable effort to ensure that the search results returned meet our usual high standards.
However, Berkeley County Government is not responsible for the content of any 'off-site' material supplied via the search results.
This year at the "2007 South Carolina Emergency Care Symposium" Berkeley County's emergency medical service was presented with the award for Large Emergency Medical Services System of the Year.
www.co.berkeley.sc.us   (497 words)

  
 Berkeley County GIS
The Berkeley County Geographic Information System (BCGIS) is a regional geographic information resource that provides for the business needs of Berkeley County Government, Berkeley County GIS Consortium and the general public.
The Berkeley County GIS Consortium consists of Berkeley County, Berkeley County Water and Sanitation Authority, Berkeley Electric Cooperative, Berkeley County Soil and Water Conservation District, Berkeley County School District, Home Telephone Company Inc., the City of Goose Creek, the City of Hanahan, the Town of Moncks Corner, and Santee Cooper.
To provide County officials, departments, consortium members, other agencies, and the public responsive and innovative GIS services such as accurate maps, technical support, digital data, and regional coordination.
gis.co.berkeley.sc.us   (358 words)

  
 Martinsburg, West Virginia. Northern Gateway to the Shenandoah Valley. Offering valuable information about Martinsburg, ...
Berkeley County is the second oldest county in West Virginia.
Created in 1772 from the northern third of Frederick County Virginia and named for Norbourne Berkeley, (Baron Boutetort) Colonial Governor of Virginia from 1768 to 1770.
Martinsburg, the county seat, was founded in 1778, by General Adam Stephen who named it in honor of Colonel Thomas Bryan Martin, a nephew of Lord Fairfax.
www.martinsburg.com   (399 words)

  
 Berkeley County PAWS
Berkeley County PAWS is an organization comprised of dedicated volunteers who promote spay and neuter through SNIP(Spay/Neuter Incentive Program) a community spay/neuter assistance program; provide foster care and adoption for homeless animals and provide resources and events to educate the public about responsible pet ownership.
Register your MVP card with Berkeley County PAWS and a percentage of your purchases will be donated to us on a quarterly basis.
Select Berkeley County PAWS as your charity of choice and indicate the number of greenbax to donate.
www.petfinder.org /shelters/SC26.html   (1895 words)

  
 Friends of the Berkeley County WV Humane Society
To become a member or to renew your membership, please print this page out, complete the membership form and submit it with your check to: Berkeley County Humane Society, 554 Charles Town Road, Martinsburg, WV 25401.
Make checks payable to BCHS or Berkeley County Humane Society, 554 Charles Town Road, Martinsburg, WV 25401.
Berkeley County Humane Society, 554 Charles Town Rd * Martinsburg, WV 25401
berkeley.wvhumane.com /membership.htm   (248 words)

  
 Berkeley County WV
Berkeley County WV Here is your latest map layer data update information:
Any errors or omissions should be reported to the Berkeley County WV Geographic Information Systems Office.
In no event will Berkeley County WV be liable for any damages, including loss of data, lost profits, business interruption, loss of business information or other pecuniary loss that might arise from the use of this map or the information it contains.
www.onlinegis.net /WvBerkeley   (143 words)

  
 Berkeley County PAWS
Berkeley County PAWS is an organization comprised of dedicated volunteers who promote spay and neuter through SNIP(Spay/Neuter Incentive Program) a community spay/neuter assistance program; provide foster care and adoption for homeless animals and provide resources and events to educate the public about responsible pet ownership.
Register your MVP card with Berkeley County PAWS and a percentage of your purchases will be donated to us on a quarterly basis.
Select Berkeley County PAWS as your charity of choice and indicate the number of greenbax to donate.
www.petfinder.com /shelters/SC26.html   (2075 words)

  
 Berkeley County WV Humane Society
Help support the Berkeley County Humane Society by tagging a light In Memory or In Honor of your pet.
The Berkeley County Humane Society thanks the countless individuals and businesses that have given of their time, talent and monetary resources.
The Berkeley County Humane Society is located at 554 Charles Town Rd, Martinsburg, WV 25401.
berkeley.wvhumane.com   (774 words)

  
 Berkeley County String Program   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Berkeley County Strings to Participate in the West Virginia Serenade
The Berkeley County Strings program is pleased and honored to announce that it will participate in the "West Virginia Serenade - A Tribute to Senator Robert C Byrd" on February 4, 2006.
Any teacher or Berkeley County School Staff member with at least three years of playing experience is welcome.
www.berkeley-county.com /strings   (1779 words)

  
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The Berkeley County government is in the midst of a building campaign that will provide sufficient facilities space for a twenty year period.
The Berkeley County Commission purchased the former Blue Ridge Outlet Center in 2002 for $3.8 million dollars.
The Commission is in the midst of a planning project that will relocate county government from its traditional location at the corner of King and Queen Street to the new Berkeley County Judicial Center and County Government Complex housed in the former Blue Ridge Outlet Center.
www.berkeleycountycomm.org   (208 words)

  
 Berkeley County - West Virginia (WV)
Created in 1772 from the northern third of Frederick County (Virginia), and named for Norborne Berkeley (Baron de Botetourti), Colonial Governor of Virginia from 1768 to 1770.
At Bunker Hill, in this county, in 1726, Morgan Morgan founded the first permanent settlement of record in Western Virginia.
On November 30, 1792, the first post office in present-day West Virginia was established at Martinsburg, WV, in Berkeley County.
www.wvexp.com /index.php/Berkeley_County   (164 words)

  
 Berkeley County, South Carolina SC
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Moncks Corner is the county seat of Berkeley County.
Berkeley County is the largest in the state when both land and water (Lake Moultrie and Lake Marion) areas are counted.
www.sciway.net /cnty/berkeley.html   (202 words)

  
 AirNav: 50J - Berkeley County Airport
In this space we feature lodging establishments that are convenient to the Berkeley County Airport.
If your hotel/inn/B&B/resort is near the Berkeley County Airport, provides convenient transportation, or is otherwise attractive to pilots, flight crews, and airport users, consider listing it here.
Distances are approximate, and may vary depending on the actual route traveled and the location of the travel start on the airport.
www.airnav.com /airport/50J   (396 words)

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