Burlington (Ky.)
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Burlington (Ky.)
Alternate name
Craig's Camp (Ky.)
Wilmington (Boone County, Ky.)
Description
The county seat, Burlington was originally named Craig's Camp for the early settler John Hawkins Craig. The town was first incorporated as Wilmington in 1800, and then renamed Burlington in 1816. Though it has gone through periods of incorporation throughout it's history, it is presently one of the few unincorporated county seats in Kentucky.
The county courthouse, the most prominent building in town, is located on the town square.
Has beginning
1800
Identifier
USGS GNIS Feature ID: 488440
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Title | Alternate label | Class |
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Burlington Baptist Church Minute Books | Bibliographic Resource |