Updated at 2024-05-02
The City of Burlington was founded in Piedmont, North Carolina, in 1983. The city neighbors the incredible Blue Ridge and the Great Smoky Mountains to the west and magnificent coastal beaches to the east. The seal engraved on the coasters represents Burlington’s textile, transportation and logistics, and education industry, symbolizing how these diverse industries unite Burlington.
Language: English
Area: 81 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 57,000 people
Main Industries/Features: Burlington is the capital of Alamance County, North Carolina. Large-scale textile operations have located in Burlington since 1920, and upholstery, carpet and home accessory industries came up after the diversified manufactures (such as electronic equipment, chemicals, plastics, and machinery) in the area of textile.