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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.
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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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1857Railroad Town: Company Shops.
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1907Economic Development: Burlington grew through the automobile industry.
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1934General Strike: Textile workers' general strike.
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1934Natural Disaster: Burlington was impacted by a significant hurricane.
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2010Modern 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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