FAQs About Berkley

How old is Berkley?

• Berkley was first established as a Village in 1923
• Then incorporated as a city in 1932

When did Berkley Days start?

• The first Berkley Days was held in 1926

Who were the first residents?

• Henry Stephens and Lyman Blackmon were the first Berkley residents, moving here in 1829.

How old is Roseland Park Cemetery?

• Roseland Park Cemetery was dedicated in 1906

How big is Berkley?

• Berkley is approximately 2.6 square miles.

How many houses are in Berkley?

• There are about 6,840 houses in Berkley.

How many miles of streets are there?

• All the streets in Berkley combine to about 54 miles.

What is Berkley’s population past and present?

Where is Berkley?

• 83.10 W. Longitude
• 42.31 N. Longitude

What is Berkley’s altitude?

• 685 feet above sea level

How did Berkley get its name?

• Berkley was named after Berkeley, California, but misspelled