The Tarheel State
The 100 Counties of North Carolina
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Burke County was formed in 1777 from part of Rowan County. It was named for Thomas Burke, then serving as a delegate to the Continental Congress (1777 to 1781). He was later elected as Governor of North Carolina, serving from 1781 to 1782. Parts of Burke County were taken to form Buncombe County, Yancey County, Caldwell County, McDowell County, and Mitchell County. The county seat is Morganton, which is also the largest city.
N 35° 43.057 W 80° 35.XXX
Who is Burke County named for?
- Delta Burke = 454
- Michael Burke = 565
- Thomas Burke = 676