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	Encyclopedia: Jefferson County, West Virginia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Jefferson County is a county located in the state of West Virginia.
		In the county, the population is spread out with 23.90% under the age of 18, 10.00% from 18 to 24, 29.90% from 25 to 44, 25.10% from 45 to 64, and 11.20% who are 65 years of age or older.
		Eastern panhandle The Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia is a narrow stretch of territory in the northeast of the state, bordering Maryland and Virginia.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Jefferson-County,-West-Virginia (2144 words)

	West Virginia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		West Virginia broke away from Virginia during the American Civil War (1861-1865) and was admitted to the Union as a separate state on June 20, 1863.
		Kentucky to the west, and by Virginia to the east and south.
		The population of West Virginia as of 2003 was 1,810,354.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/West_Virginia (829 words)

	Jefferson County, West Virginia Genealogical Records Information
		Jefferson County was created by an act of the General Assembly on January 8, 1801, from parts of Berkeley County.
		Jefferson County was a center of activity during the Civil War, primarily because of its geographic location (especially its proximity to the Federal Capital) and the presence of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad within its borders.
		The Shepherdstown West Virginians even had a plan to form a new county to be called "Shepherd" if the citizens of the southern portion of the county did not comply with their wish to remain part of West Virginia.
	www.mywestvirginiagenealogy.com /wv_county/je.htm (4025 words)

	Harpers Ferry, West Virginia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Harpers Ferry is a town located in Jefferson County, West Virginia, situated on the banks of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers where the U.S. states of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia meet.
		The town was in Virginia at the time of the raid; West Virginia was created in 1863.
		In 1763, the Virginia General Assembly established the town of "Shenandoah Falls at Mr.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Harper's_Ferry,_West_Virginia (980 words)

	Jefferson County, WV
		Jefferson County was established on October 26, 1801, from a portion of Berkeley County by an act of the Virginia General Assembly.
		Located in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, Jefferson is the easternmost county in the state, being bounded by the Potomac River and Maryland on the north, the Blue Ridge Mountains and Loudoun County, Virginia, on the east, Clarke County, Virginia, on the south, and Opecquon Creek and Berkeley County, West Virginia, on the West.
		The county occupies 212.41 square miles, being 24 miles from north to south and 12 miles from east to west.
	www.preservehistory.org /jefferson.html (201 words)

	Jefferson County leads West Virginia in housing gains - - The Journal News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Jefferson County added 465 housing units during that time, while Morgan County gained 116 units and Kanawha County gained 149 units, according to the census.
		Brooke County fell from 11,114 to 11,097; Marshall dropped from 15,783 to 15,754; and Ohio declined from 22,025 to 21,908.
		West Virginians also are less likely to have more than one family in a single household than they were 20 years ago, said Joe Hatfield, executive director of the West Virginia Housing Development Fund.
	www.journal-news.net /news/story/0719202003_new02_census_071903_n.asp (490 words)

	Jefferson County history sources (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Jefferson and Berkeley County N.A.A.C.P. An Annotated Narrative of the African-American Community in Jefferson County, WV.
		Norris, J. History of the Lower Shenandoah Valley Counties of Frederick, Berkeley, Jefferson and Clark....
		The Transfer of Jefferson and Berkeley Counties From Virginia to West Virginia.
	www.wvculture.org /history/counties/jefferson.html (779 words)

	West Virginia, Jefferson County History - SHG Resources
		John Lederer, a German physician and explorer employed by Sir William Berkeley, colonial governor of Virginia, was the first Englishman to set foot in the county.
		The first permanent English settlement in the present county was attempted in the Shepherdstown area in 1719, but no records were kept of the settlers' names.
		Charles Town, the county seat, was chartered by the Virginia General Assembly in October 1786.
	www.shgresources.com /wv/counties/jefferson (1402 words)

	JCHLC - About - Chairman's Letter
		Jefferson County, West Virginia, has changed a lot in the past 25 years.
		The Jefferson County Historic Landmarks Commission is committed to addressing those long-term issues.
		A branch of Jefferson County government, the Landmarks Commission focuses on heritage education, historic preservation, and historic resource development.
	www.preservehistory.org (269 words)

	West Virginia Bikers - Jefferson County (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Our county is served by State and local police and most of our fire / ambulance / rescue personnel are volunteers, that provide great service.
		Jefferson Memorial Hospital is nearby in Ranson WV.
		Jefferson Urgent Care, (304) 728-8533 in the Somerset Village shopping center, Rt 340 Charles Town is a 'walk in' place if you're sick or have minor injuries.
	www.westvirginiabikers.com /jefferson.html (367 words)

	Jefferson County, West Virginia Convention & Visitors Bureau
		Sponsored by the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, this festival is held biannually at Sam Michael's Park on the second full weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) in June and the last full weekend in September.
		The Jefferson County Museum is located on the first floor of the library/museum complex in Charles Town.
		The town was founded in 1786 by an act of the Virginia Legislature on land provided by Charles Washington, youngest brother of the first President of the United States.
	www.hello-wv.com /attractions.asp (1062 words)

	Jefferson County, West Virginia Real Estate (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Relax and unwind in one of Jefferson County's orchards and farms.
		Mountain Heritage Arts And Crafts Festival is sponsored by the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, this festival is held biannually at Sam Michael's.
		Jefferson County comes with a great sense of the past and history.
	www.relocate-america.com /states/WV/cities/jefferson_county.htm (645 words)

	Shepherdstown, West Virginia
		With all of its modern amenities, it's hard to imagine that the small community of Shepherdstown may be the oldest town in the state of West Virginia.
		Once known as Potomoke, it eventually became known as Mecklenburg in the 1730s and was chartered in 1762 by the Virginia General Assembly.
		A year later, they persuaded the state of West Virginia to use it as a "normal school" -- a teacher's college.
	www.wvweb.com /cities/shepherdstown (708 words)

	Biographies, Wayne County West Virginia
		Mc Mc Charles Walker FERGUSON (1892-?); born Wayne County, West Virginia; son of Lucian and Fannie P. (Ferguson) Ferguson; veteran WWI, instructor, attorney, prosecuting attorney of Wayne County; 1919 married Shirley BURGESS, daughter of J.B. and Eria (Garrett) Burgess; Burgess, Ferguson, Garrett, McClure
		Lorenzo Dow HOBBS (1849-?), born Wayne County, West Virginia, on Camp Creek of Twelve Pole; son of Arthur and Mary A. (Fraley) Hobbs; farmer; 1875 married Maria Ann BLANKINSHIP, daughter of William Preble and Mary Jane (Adkins) Blankinship; Beech Fork at the mouth of Turkey Camp Branch, Tooley; Adkins, Blankinship, Fraley, Hobbs
		Alderson WORKMAN (1830-?); born Cabell County, West Virginia; son of Joseph and Nancy Osburn Workman; landowner and timberman; 1827 married Rebecca McCLURE, daughter of William and Loucretia (Chapman) McClure; Twelve Pole, Elmford; Chapman, Osburn, Workman
	www.rootsweb.com /~wvwayne/bios.html (2139 words)

	ipedia.com: Harpers Ferry, West Virginia Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Harper's Ferry is a town located in Jefferson County, West Virginia.
		Harper's Ferry is situated on the banks of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers where Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia meet.
		In 1751, Robert Harper was given a patent on 125 acres at the present location of the town.
	www.ipedia.com /harpers_ferry__west_virginia.html (840 words)

	IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
		What the County Commission has adopted in the Plan and Ordinance, and what the planning and zoning bodies refuse to acknowledge and consider is that conversion of farmlands, and/or natural areas, to urban uses represents a one-time, irreversible consumption of Jefferson County's vital resources.
		All residents of Jefferson County will be affected to some degree in that their quality of life will be incrementally reduced.
		In addition, County and state agencies must recognize that presently, the majority of residents rely on surface water and must be aggressive in protecting these water resources.
	www.listeners.homestead.com /files/thorn.htm (13024 words)

	The Political Graveyard: Jefferson County, W.Va.
		Assignment of birthplaces, deathplaces, and cemeteries to counties is subject to error.
		U.S. Representative from Virginia, 1819-22 (2nd District 1819-21, 16th District 1821-22); died in office 1822.
		Representative from Virginia in the Confederate Congress, 1862-64; colonel in the Confederate Army during the Civil War.
	politicalgraveyard.com /geo/WV/JF.html (672 words)

	Boundaries, Jurisdiction and Emblems (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Provides that the boundary line between Loudoun County, Virginia, and Jefferson County, West Virginia, is the same as that established by the survey recorded in the land books in the courthouses of Loudoun County and Jefferson County.
		We Hail Thee Virginia," by Ronald Stoots, is declared to be the official song of the Commonwealth.
		Provides that the song "Virginia is for Lovers," by Thad Williams, is declared to be the official song of the Commonwealth.
	dls.state.va.us /pubs/summary/1998/SUMINT96.HTM (305 words)

	Chamber Services - Jefferson County West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Charles Town, Shepherdstown, WV,
		In mid-October, law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service personnel are recognized at our Public Service Recognition Banquet and in early November, the new educators in Jefferson County Public Schools, Country Day School, and Shepherd College are recognized at a banquet in their honor.
		Key Leadership – The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization with a Board of Directors representing a cross section of the economic life and the geographic area of Jefferson County.
		United Way – Among the successful projects begun by our Chamber is the United Way of Jefferson County, founded in 1971 with General William Van Ryzin manning a phone in the local Chamber office.
	www.jeffersoncounty.com /services.html (1079 words)

	Jefferson County Charles Town, West Virginia (Counties)
		The county seat of Jefferson County, West Virginia, is Charles Town.
		The county population on July 1, 1999, was 42,271, an increase of 6,345 over the 1990 census.
		Located in Jefferson County (Eastern Region), Charles Town was named for George Washington's...
	www.ohwy.com /wv/y/y54037.htm (131 words)

	Jefferson County Commission Minutes
		Upon a request received from the County Clerk, motion by Hockensmith, second by Hooper to approve for the surplus in the County Clerk’s budget be distributed to the County Clerk’s employees in the amount of $750 each.
		The County Commission of Jefferson County sitting as a Board of Canvassers, reconvened this 23rd day of May, 2002, for the purpose of certifying the election results from the Primary Election held on May 14, 2002.
		Dumer as a Deputy Sheriff for Jefferson County.
	users.stargate.net /~commish/previous.html (14717 words)

	Jefferson County, West Virginia - "Legend of Wizard Clip" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		By R. IN the Southern part of historic Jefferson County, West Virginia, nestled among the foothills of the Blue Ridge, lies the ancient village of Wizard Clip.
		The land upon which the village is located was included in the grants made to Mr.
		William Smith in 1729 by Sir William Gooche who was proprietor of that part of Virginia at that time.
	www.homepagez.com /maclizard/wizard.html (722 words)

	Jefferson County Development Authority - the source for economic, industrial, and business development in Jefferson ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Jefferson County Development Authority - the source for economic, industrial, and business development in Jefferson County, West Virginia!
		A pro-business attitude, certified business sites, and an unsurpassed quality of life, combined with a lower cost of doing business relative to the adjacent metropolitan areas, make Jefferson County an ideal location for almost any company.
		The mission of the Jefferson County Development Authority is to provide an increased and diverse tax base for Jefferson County, and to provide new employment opportunities for our citizens through the attraction of medium sized light manufacturing and other types of business, and through the retention and expansion of existing businesses.
	www.jcda.net (134 words)

	Moler Family Cemetery - Jefferson County, West Virginia
		United States > West Virginia > Jefferson > Moler Family Cemetery
		From Bakerton, go 1 mile south on Bakerton Road until you reach Route 28, turn on to it and go west 1 mile until you hit Morning Calm Lane and the cemetery is on the southwest corner of the intersectin.
		West Virginia Census Records - Name search utility
	www.interment.net /data/us/wv/jefferson/moler (168 words)

	Jefferson County West Virginia WV Directory of Lawyers, Attorneys & Law Firms - OptimusLaw® - The Best Way To Find a ...
		The Jefferson County, WV Member Lawyer Directory divides the practice of law into fourteen general categories or areas of law.
		Jefferson County, WV Commercial and Civil Litigation Lawyers
		Terms of Use Policy - The West Virginia Lawyers Member Directory is provided for your general information.
	wv.optimuslaw.com /jefferson.county (427 words)

	NAACP Jefferson County West Virginia WELCOME (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Jefferson County Branch of the NAACP was organized and chartered in June 1946.
		In the period between 1950 and 1963, the Jefferson County Civic League was organized and continued working on desegregation efforts and obtaining equal opportunities for Blacks.
		In October 1963, The Jefferson County NAACP was rechartered following a public mass meeting at the Zion Baptist Church in Charles Town.
	www.harpersferrywv.net /NAACP.htm (873 words)

	Bavarian Inn - WV - Shepherdstown ~ Jefferson County West Virginia Inn (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Bavarian Inn, nestled on the twelve acre estate, was built in 1930 as a private residence.
		Award-winning international cuisine is served amid the mansion's dark wood, stone fireplace, and fine furnishings.
		This country Bavarian Inn in Shepherdstown ~ Jefferson County, state WV, The Bavarian Inn, nestled on the twelve acre estate, was built in 1930 as a private residence.
	charmingcountryinns.com /inns/usa/wv/shepherdstown/bavarianinn/bavarianinn.php3 (297 words)

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