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What is Berkeley County WV known for? ›

The County has a wealth of historic, architecturally important buildings dating from the 1740s into the 20th century. Many of these buildings, including several districts and villages, have been researched and placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Martinsburg is located in a rich fruit-growing region (mainly apples) and has diversified manufacturing (glass, cement, plastics, and packaging). It was the early home of Confederate spy Belle Boyd, who was once jailed at the old courthouse.

Some of the most popular majors for Berkeley undergraduates have included electrical engineering and computer science; economics; political science; business administration; and psychology. Around a quarter of undergraduate students live on campus, including some 95 percent of freshmen.

The City of Martinsburg, recognized as the "fastest growing City in the State" is known as the "Gateway to the Shenandoah Valley." Located in the heart of the Eastern Panhandle, the City serves as the county seat to Berkeley County.

Martinsburg College provides performance oriented, skills-based educational programs to adults seeking to achieve improved levels of proficiency in a range of disciplines.

The Journal is a daily newspaper based in Martinsburg, West Virginia, and serving Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan counties in the state's Eastern Panhandle. It is owned by Ogden Newspapers.

Berkeley may be primarily renowned for its world-class university, but this California city also boasts a treasure trove of outstanding cultural attractions. Throughout Berkeley you will find fine dining restaurants, excellent theaters and galleries, and exciting local festivals.

Summersville is the home of the state's largest lake, offering 60 miles of shoreline and 2800 acres of water. The lake is the perfect place for boating, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, fishing, scuba diving and rock climbing.

The University of California, Berkeley, often referred to as Cal, is situated overlooking the San Francisco Bay. Typically, 95% or more of incoming freshmen at Berkeley choose to live on campus.

Why is Berkeley Springs famous? ›

The town has endured cycles of notoriety, fashion, war, and modern progress, but remains today the Country's First Spa, a noted art town and friendly haven surrounded by West Virginia's splendid outdoors.