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   What is the meaning of Berkshire?

   • berkshire — a historic county of S England: since reorganization in 1974 the River Thames has marked the N boundary while the Berkshire Downs occupy central parts; the county council was replaced by six unitary authorities in 1998. Area: 1259 sq km (486 sq miles) clerkship — The position or status of a clerk, especially in the legal profession.

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   Why is Berkshire called berk?

   • Sir Francis Bernard, the royal governor (in office 1760–1769), named the area "Berkshire" to honor his home county in England. In the present, the name of the modern American region is pronounced differently ( BERK -sheer, -shər) to the modern English County ( BARK-sheer, -shər ).

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   How did Berks County get its name?

   • With the help of German immigrant Conrad Weiser, the county was formed on March 11, 1752, from parts of Chester County, Lancaster County, and Philadelphia County. It was named after the English county in which William Penn 's family home lay, Berkshire, which is often abbreviated to Berks. Berks County began much larger than it is today.

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   Where is Berks County Pennsylvania?

   • Berks County ( Pennsylvania German: Barricks Kaundi) is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the county's population was 428,849. The county seat is Reading, the fourth-most populous city in the state.

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   18 hours ago · Berks County ( Pennsylvania German: Barricks Kaundi) is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the county's population was 428,849. [2] The county seat is Reading, the fourth-most populous city in the state. [3] The county is part of the South Central Pennsylvania region of the state.

   • Founded: March 11, 1752
   • Named for: Berkshire

   • Largest city: Reading
   • Seat: Reading