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Berryville celebrates 225th anniversary with town history emphasis
Berryville marks 225 years with a kickoff at Johnson Williams Middle School attended by about 100. Mayor Jay Arnold praises the town as safe and unique while Clarke County leaders note Berryville’s historic roots dating back to 1775 Battletown and 1798 charter. The event highlighted local history, notable natives, and preservation of traditions through bands, trivia, and tributes.
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Berryville
Jay Arnold
Arnold
Virginia
Washington
Madison Avenue
Wendy’s
Clarke County
County Board of Supervisors
David Weiss
Buckmarsh
Weiss
Johnson-Williams Middle School
Benjamin Berry
Sarah Stribling
Battletown
Maral Kalbian
Virginia House
Main Street
Kalbian
Chris Shipe
George E. Thomas
John F. Kennedy
Lucy Diggs Slowe
Slowe
United States
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Shenandoah Valley
John Hudson
Norfolk Southern) Railroad
Hudson
Bank of
Shenandoah Conservatory
Jim Meredith
America
Great Britain
Sweet Elephant Bake Shop
Nathan Stalvey
Clarke County Historical Association
Clarke County Community Band