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Burlington, North Carolina

Located in Alamance County, North Carolina, Burlington was established in 1857. Originally called 'Company Shops' for the railroad repair facility. Heart of North Carolina's textile manufacturing heritage.

Founded 1857 | Population 55,000 | Peak 55,000 (2024) | County Alamance County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Burlington, North Carolina

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1857 Railroad Town: Company Shops.

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1907 Economic Development: Burlington grew through the automobile industry.

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1934 General Strike: Textile workers' general strike.

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1934 Natural Disaster: Burlington was impacted by a significant hurricane.

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2010 Modern Era: Burlington continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.

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Complete Historical Timeline

1857 Transport

Railroad Town

1907 Industry

Economic Development

1934 Labor

General Strike

1934 Disaster

Natural Disaster

2010 Culture

Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Originally called 'Company Shops' for the railroad repair facility.

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Heart of North Carolina's textile manufacturing heritage.

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Between Greensboro and Durham along I-85.

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Burlington is located in Alamance County, North Carolina.

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Burlington was founded in 1857.

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