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The Jefferson County Library and Civic Center was dedicated in Charles Town
Charles Town was established in 1786 by Charles Washington, brother of George Washington. Charles Washington’s house Happy Retreat still stands in the town. Charles Town became the county seat when Jefferson County was formed from Berkeley in 1801...
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