Berkeley
Berkeley County was formed in 1882 from Charleston County. The county was named for Sir William Berkeley and Lord John Berkeley, each were Lords Proprietors of the Carolina Colony. The county was first named in 1682, but became a part of the Charleston District in 1769 and did not regain County status until 1882. The first county seat was Mount Pleasant until 1895, when the county seat was moved to Monck’s Corner. There were once rice plantations in the area where Lake Moultrie is now. Some famous residents were Revolutionary War figures Francis “Swamp Fox” Marion and William Moultrie.
Berkeley County Historical Society
P.O. Box 504
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Berkeley County Courthouse
223 N. Live Oak Drive
County Courthouse
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Berkeley County Huguenot Society of South Carolina
Census
1790 Census images and transcription for the entire state
1790 Federal Census transcription
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries of Berkeley County
Query Forums
Berkeley County, SC Forum for Queries
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Looking for information on Henry A. Hyrne b. 1837 m. Flora Anne Maree. His father was William H. Hyrne, but can’t find who William’s father and mother were. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Cities and towns of Berkeley County:
Alvin
Bethera
Bonneau
Cainhoy
Charleston
College Park
Cordesville
Cross
Daniel Island
Goose Creek
Hanahan
Huger
Jamestown
Ladson
Moncks Corner (County Seat)
North Charleston
Oakley
Pineville
Pinopolis
Russellville
Saint Stephen
Shulerville
Wando
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New facility will bring money and jobs to Berkeley County - WCBD
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New facility will bring money and jobs to Berkeley County
WCBD, SC This competitive expansion project was facilitated by the Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA) in partnership with numerous public- and private-sector allies including the SC Department of Commerce and Berkeley County. … Medical company moving headquarters to Berkeley |
Berkeley Coroner: Construction Worker Killed in Accident - WCIV
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Berkeley Coroner: Construction Worker Killed in Accident
WCIV, SC Monks Corner, SC - A construction worker died this morning after he was crushed beneath an 18-wheeler he was trying to help free from the mud. Berkeley County Coroner Glenn Rhoad said the incident occurred just after 8 am on Wednesday, … Worker dies trying to free 18-wheeler from mud Model Employee Crushed Under Truck |
Inmates Help Build New Addition to Jail - WCIV
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Inmates Help Build New Addition to Jail
WCIV, SC Berkeley County, SC - Most inmates don’t expect working outside and handling potentially dangerous tools. But that is exactly what’s happening in Berkeley County . Officials said this is a way to help turn the inmates’ lives around by building a new … |
Berkeley’s Google manager says outdated US patent system stifling … - Charleston Regional Business
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Berkeley’s Google manager says outdated US patent system stifling …
Charleston Regional Business, SC As program manager at Google's datacenter in Berkeley County, I know first-hand that in order to succeed, innovation demands an environment that fosters creativity, supports research, prods development and drives companies to evolve. … |
Fire damages Berkeley County rubber plant - Live 5 News
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Fire damages Berkeley County rubber plant
Live 5 News, SC By Anthony Miller bio | email MONCKS CORNER, SC (WCSC) - A fire broke out at a Moncks Corner rubber company and it took more than 100 firefighters to contain the blaze. Fire officials say it happened at 1620 Cypress Gardens Road in Moncks Corner. … |
Fatal Accidents in Berkeley County - WCIV
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Fatal Accidents in Berkeley County
WCIV, SC The SC Highway Patrol is investigating two single-vehicle accidents in Berkeley County that killed both drivers. The Highway Patrol said a driver was ejected from a 2004 Ford pick-up truck when he struck a tree after running off the road Saturday night … Accidents claim two |
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