ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA
Burlington,
North
Carolina nestles midway between the majestic Blue
Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic
Coast. Initially called “Company Shops”,
Burlington was the site of the North
Carolina Railroad offices until 1886. Once the
railroad shops closed, the citizens decided to change
the town name to Burlington. On February 14, 1893,
Burlington officially became an incorporated city.
According to the 2000
Census, Burlington is home to nearly 45,000
residents and is the largest city in Alamance
County. Burlington is easily accessible via
Interstates 40
and 85,
from the north, south, east and west. Burlington has
connections along the Amtrak
and Piedmont train routes and is a short distance away
from the Piedmont
Triad International Airport in Greensboro
and the Raleigh/Durham
International Airport.
Burlington, NC boasts a major base of industry, with
development quickly expanding into the retail and
residential sectors. Burlington supports a pro-business
environment, enhanced by its close proximity to the Piedmont
Triad. The Triad encompasses the region surrounding
the cities of Greensboro,
High
Point and Winston-Salem.
Long renowned as one of America’s
leading centers for manufacturing and transportation in
the southeast, the Triad offers Burlington residents
convenient access to its many benefits and resources.
Located along the Sunbelt in NC’s
scenic heartland, Burlington residents enjoy a mild
climate year round with four distinct seasons. Such
inviting weather affords ample time to explore all the
sites and experiences that Burlington has to offer.
Popular destinations include beautiful Lake
Mackintosh, the Aquatic
Center, Paramount
Theater and activities such as the Sunset Rhythms
Concerts held throughout area parks.
Among the lovely local parks is the Burlington City
Park, which offers carousel
rides, train rides and various sports facilities,
with a stream that winds its way throughout the grounds.
This park also hosts the annual Fourth of July fireworks
festivities and other community celebrations held
throughout the year. The Burlington
Indians minor league baseball games also bring the
community together each summer.
Burlington, NC offers a walking tour of a delightful
residential area with a listing on the National
Register of Historic Places. This section of town
has an impressive array of architectural styles, with
some homes that date as far back as the late 1800’s.
Downtown Burlington features an ‘Art and
Architecture’ tour of its historic business district.
This district also earned a listing on the National
Historic Register. Company Shops Depot, although no
longer a functioning train depot, now serves as a
community gathering place for concerts and other special
activities.
Burlington,
North
Carolina has come a long way from its origins as a
remote stop on the North Carolina Railroad. With its
excellent schools, affordable cost of living, and
diverse base of employment, Burlington remains poised to
experience vigorous growth for many generations to come.
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