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Berkeley County, County seat in Eastern Panhandle, West Virginia, US

Berkeley County spans 322 square miles of land in the Shenandoah Valley, featuring the Potomac River and Opequon Creek waterways.

Established in 1772 from Frederick County, Virginia, Berkeley County became part of West Virginia during the state's formation in 1863.

The county population of 122,076 residents represents a mix of urban and rural communities, with Martinsburg serving as the administrative center.

Berkeley County Schools system operates multiple educational facilities, while the County Clerk's Office provides administrative services at 400 W. Stephen Street.

Morgan Morgan created the first permanent English settlement in Berkeley County during the 1720s, marking the beginning of European presence in this region.

Location: West Virginia

Inception: February 10, 1772

Capital city: Martinsburg

Shares border with: Jefferson County, Washington County, Frederick County, Clarke County, Morgan County

Website: http://berkeleycountycomm.org

GPS coordinates: 39.47000,-78.03000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:48

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