Berkeley, West Virginia facts for kids
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Berkeley
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 Berkeley
Location in West Virginia
Berkeley
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Berkeley |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1553866 |
Berkeley is a small community located in Berkeley County, West Virginia, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county.
The community started out with a longer name: Berkeley Station. This name came from its connection to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad line. Over time, as the area grew, its name was shortened to just Berkeley. Today, it's often called a bedroom community. This means many people who live there travel to nearby cities for work or school.
Berkeley most likely got its name from Berkeley County, where it is located.
What is Berkeley?
Berkeley is an example of an unincorporated community. Imagine a neighborhood that isn't officially part of a city or town. It doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, the county government handles services like roads and police.
A Bedroom Community
Berkeley is also known as a bedroom community. Think of it like this: people sleep and live in Berkeley, but they "commute" (travel) to other places for their jobs, shopping, or entertainment. It's a quiet place to live, often close to bigger towns or cities.
A Bit of History
Berkeley's story is linked to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. This was one of the oldest and most important railroads in the United States. When the community began, it was called Berkeley Station. This name showed its connection to the train line. Train stations were very important long ago for travel and moving goods.
Over the years, as cars became more common and people traveled differently, the "Station" part of the name was dropped. Berkeley grew into the community it is today, a peaceful place for families to live.
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