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
Latest South Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Berkeley County from the Forum:
South Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: Berkeley Co., SC Queries – Recent Topics
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Looking for info on the prine familiy, from Ravenel,walterboro,and lived around berekely co and dorchester co, fathers name was zernie prine,grandfather was allen prine.allen prine married lottie driggers and they had two sons,zernie and edward prine.
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darlene on “Henry Alexander Hyrne b. 1837″
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.
Berkeley County, SC at genforum
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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Veteran SC congressman plans run for county office – WBTV
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Veteran SC congressman plans run for county office
WBTV AP – March 5, 2010 1:55 PM ET CHARLESTON, SC (AP) – South Carolina US Rep. Henry Brown plans to run for Berkeley County supervisor. … Henry Brown to run for county office Henry Brown seeks county post Congressman Brown back on the trail |
Woman bitten by alligator while walking on nature trail – Hilton Head Island Packet
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Woman bitten by alligator while walking on nature trail
Hilton Head Island Packet Williams said the encounter occurred along the park's southern nature trail and it was the first case of an alligator biting a human since Berkeley County … Alligator bites elderly woman at Cypress Gardens Gator bites woman at Cypress Gardens |
SC congressman may run for county supervisor – CharlotteObserver.com
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SC congressman may run for county supervisor
CharlotteObserver.com Brown grew up on a Berkeley County farm to become one of South Carolina's most powerful state lawmakers before embarking on a second political career in … Brown to speak Friday on future Sc Congressman May Run For County Supervisor |
Aiken County plant will create 250 jobs – The State
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Aiken County plant will create 250 jobs
The State Sea Fox Boats in Berkeley County plans to add 25 workers and Scout Boats of Summerville recently brought back about 35 workers. … |
2 in custody after chase, shooting in Berkeley County – Live 5 News
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2 in custody after chase, shooting in Berkeley County
Live 5 News BERKELEY COUNTY, SC (WCSC) – Two men were arrested Tuesday after a shoot-out and chase with narcotics officials in Berkeley County. … 2 in custody after chase, shooting in Berkeley County |
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South Carolina legislators hear public outcry over SCE&G utility rate hike
South Carolina News (blog) The public hearings have not yet been scheduled but two are expected to occur in Charleston and Berkeley County, SC where about half of the population is … SCE&G rate hike still up for debate |
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