Berryville, West Virginia facts for kids
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Berryville
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 Berryville
Location in West Virginia
Berryville
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Morgan |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1553869 |
Berryville is a small community located in Morgan County, West Virginia, in the U.S. state of West Virginia. It is not an official town but an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are not part of a city or town government.
Berryville is found just south of the main area of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. It started to grow in the early 1900s. First, it was a place for farms. Later, it became a neighborhood for people who wanted to live near Berkeley Springs. Even today, Berryville is outside the official town limits of Berkeley Springs.
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What You'll Find in Berryville
Berryville is home to a few important places for the community. These include schools and a cemetery.
Local Schools
The community has schools that serve students in the area.
- Berkeley Springs High School is located here.
- Widmyer Elementary School is also part of Berryville.
Greenway Cemetery
Berryville is also where you can find Greenway Cemetery. This is a local cemetery for the community.
History of Berryville
Berryville began to develop around the start of the 20th century. It grew along U.S. Route 522, a major road.
Early Beginnings
At first, Berryville was mainly a farming area. People lived and worked on farms there.
Growing with Berkeley Springs
As the nearby town of Berkeley Springs grew, Berryville became a place for more homes. It served as a residential area for people working in or near Berkeley Springs.
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