Clarksburg, West Virginia

Clarksburg is a city located in Harrison County, West Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 16,743. It is the county seat of Harrison County{{GR|6}}. Since 1979 Clarksburg has hosted the annual West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival during Labor Day weekend. Each September since 1991 the city has been the site of the West Virginia Black Heritage Festival.

Economy and Industry

During most of the 20th century, Clarksburg was an industrial and manufactoring center, particularly in the glass industry.

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Since 1995 Clarksburg has the location of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Criminal Justice Information Services Division, the largest division of the FBI. The Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System, a national fingerprint and criminal history system, became operational in July 1999 at the division's complex. The National Instant Criminal Background Check System, used to screen individuals attempting to receive a firearm, is operated from the facility.

Related Topics:
Federal Bureau of Investigation - Fingerprint

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