Burlington North
Carolina
Looking for a home in
the friendly town of Burlington NC. Alamance County NC
 Nestled
in the heart of North Carolina, in an area known
as the Piedmont, is the City of Burlington:
A City of progress and quality, which boasts a
population of over 46,000. Burlington is located only a
few hours drive from the picturesque Blue Ridge and
Great Smoky Mountains to the west and the scenic coastal
beaches to the east. With a mean annual temperature of
61 degrees, an average rainfall of 51 inches, and four
distinct seasons. Burlington residents and visitors are
afforded the opportunity to enjoy many different
recreational activities year round.
Premiere Burlington NC Real
Estate Agents
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listen to you. Listening helps me evaluate your
housing needs and financial situation. I advise
you about what price home you can afford, and
where you can find homes for sale in your price
range. Kay Hunkins -
Realtor & Appraiser
Phone 336-686-2177
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Burlington/Alamance County, NC is home to many
exciting outdoor attractions, historical places, and fun
things to do! Our area features recreational parks,
historic battlefields, arts/entertainment, one of the
oldest Dentzel carousels still in operation, and much
more.
Municipalities:
9 in the county;
cities and towns are Burlington, Graham, Mebane, Town of
Elon, Haw River, Village of Alamance, Green Level,
Gibsonville and Swepsonville.
Burlington NC can
trace its beginnings to the 1850s when the North
Carolina Railroad selected this area to be the site of
its repair facilities. Soon after the railroad moved to
the area, it became known as “Company Shops” and was
chartered under this name in 1866. In 1866, the railroad
moved its repair facilities to Spencer, North Carolina.
With the departure of the railroad, Company Shops
residents felt the need for a more appropriate name.
They selected Burlington as the town’s new name and made
it official in 1893 when the City was chartered and
incorporated. The exit of the railroad created a serious
economic crisis. However, this situation was short-lived
as several manufacturing plants, textile plants in
particular, began to spring up in the City. This
manufacturing heritage still exists today providing jobs
for the vast majority of Burlington residents.
Burlington NC is located in an area rich in
history and tradition. There are many reminders of days
gone by scattered throughout the City and surrounding
area.
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