Burke was formed in 1777 from Rowan. The act was to become effective June 1, 1777. It was named in honor of Dr. Thomas Burke, a member of the Continental Congress and governor of North Carolina, 1781-1782. It is in the west central section of the State and is bounded by Catawba, Cleveland, Rutherford, McDowell, Avery and Caldwell counties. The present land area is 505.06 square miles and the 1990 population was 75,740. The act establishing Burke specified that the first court was to be held at a place the justices should decide until they selected a permanent place for the courthouse and had the same erected. In 1784 Morgansborough was established and made the county seat. Morganton is the present county seat.
Please only submit sites related specifically to the county of Burke and county wide functions. Sites specific to nearby towns should be submitted to those town�s categories. For example, a site based in Old Fort should be submitted to Regional/ North America/ United States/ North Carolina/ Localities/O / Old Fort.
Includes sites for regional artistic, cultural, and entertainment activities, events, institutions, organizations, etc
Please only submit sites related specifically to or based out of Burke County. Sites for nearby towns should be submitted to those town�s categories. For example, a site based in Fairview should be submitted to Regional/ North America/ United States/ North Carolina/ Localities/ F/ Fairview.
Includes sites covering the business and economic activities of the region; including listings of companies and industries.
Please only submit sites related specifically to or based out of the county of Burke. Sites for nearby towns should be submitted to those town�s categories. For example, a site based in Fairview should be submitted to Regional/ North America/ United States/ North Carolina/ Localities/ F/ Fairview.
Includes local educational institutions, programs and opportunities; as well as other location specific educational resources.
Please only submit sites related specifically to or based out of the county of Burke. Sites for nearby towns should be submitted to those town�s categories. For example, a site based in Fairview should be submitted to Regional/ North America/ United States/ North Carolina/ Localities/ F/ Fairview.
Includes regional government, law and military information (e.g. Branches of Government, Law, Military, Taxes).
Please only submit sites related specifically to or based out of the county of Burke. Sites for nearby towns should be submitted to those town�s categories. For example, a site based in Fairview should be submitted to Regional/ North America/ United States/ North Carolina/ Localities/ F/ Fairview.
Includes health and medical resources specific to Burke county.
Please only submit sites related specifically to the county of Burke and county wide functions. Sites specific to nearby towns should be submitted to those town�s categories. For example, a site based in Old Fort should be submitted to Regional/ North America/ United States/ North Carolina/ Localities/O / Old Fort.
Includes all hobbies, sports and participatory recreational activities specific to the region; including local recreation organizations.
Please only submit sites related specifically to the county of Burke and county wide functions. Sites specific to nearby towns should be submitted to those town�s categories. For example, a site based in Old Fort should be submitted to Regional/ North America/ United States/ North Carolina/ Localities/O / Old Fort.
Sites that reflect the make up of the region's community: its people, its history, and resources and institutions that serve the people of the region.
Please only submit sites related specifically to or based out of the county of Burke. Sites for nearby towns should be submitted to those town�s categories. For example, a site based in Fairview should be submitted to Regional/ North America/ United States/ North Carolina/ Localities/ F/ Fairview.
This category includes area attractions and resources for those traveling in Burke County.
Please submit state and locality listings to the Regional category where the facility is physically located. For example, a hotel in Marion, NC, USA should be submitted to Regional/North_America/United_States/North Carolina/Localities/M/Marion/Travel_and_Tourism/Lodging/Hotels/
Submitting to the wrong category will delay and/or prevent your site from being listed in the directory.