Burlington is an unincorporated

Unincorporated area

In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...

 census-designated place

Census-designated place

A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...

 in Mineral County

Mineral County, West Virginia

Mineral County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. It is part of the Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 28,212. Its county seat is Keyser.-Ancient history:...

, West Virginia

West Virginia

West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian and Southeastern regions of the United States, bordered by Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Ohio to the northwest, Pennsylvania to the northeast and Maryland to the east...

 located along U.S. Route 50

U.S. Route 50

U.S. Route 50 is a major east–west route of the U.S. Highway system, stretching just over from Ocean City, Maryland on the Atlantic Ocean to West Sacramento, California. Until 1972, when it was replaced by Interstate Highways west of the Sacramento area, it extended to San Francisco, near...

 (also known as the Northwestern Turnpike

Northwestern Turnpike

The Northwestern Turnpike is a historic road in West Virginia , important for being historically one of the major roads crossing the Appalachians, financed by the Virginia Board of Public Works in the 1830s. In modern times, west of Winchester, Virginia, U.S...

) where it crosses Pattersons Creek. As of the 2010 census

United States Census, 2010

The Twenty-third United States Census, known as Census 2010 or the 2010 Census, is the current national census of the United States. National Census Day was April 1, 2010 and is the reference date used in enumerating individuals...

, its population was 182. It is part of the Cumberland

Cumberland, Maryland

Cumberland is a city in the far western, Appalachian portion of Maryland, United States. It is the county seat of Allegany County, and the primary city of the Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2010 census, the city had a population of 20,859, and the metropolitan area had a...

, MD

Maryland

Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...

-WV

West Virginia

West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian and Southeastern regions of the United States, bordered by Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Ohio to the northwest, Pennsylvania to the northeast and Maryland to the east...

 Metropolitan Statistical Area. The ZIP code

ZIP Code

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 for Burlington is 26710.

Festivals

Burlington is the home of the Old Fashioned Apple Harvest Festival (started in 1973), which has grown into the biggest celebration of its kind in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia

Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia

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. It is held annually on the first weekend of October.

History

The first settlers arrived as early as 1738. About 30 farms were established and were part of Lord Fairfax's

Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron

Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron was the son of Thomas Fairfax, 5th Lord Fairfax of Cameron and of Catherine, daughter of Thomas Culpeper, 2nd Baron Culpeper of Thoresway....

 9,000 acre (32 km²) Patterson Creek Manor

Patterson Creek Manor

Patterson Creek Manor was a 9,000 acre land grant held by Lord Fairfax near present day Burlington, West Virginia. Starting in 1738 about 30 farms were established here.-External links:*...

.

Burlington remains a rural farming community. The Burlington Historic District

Burlington Historic District (Burlington, West Virginia)

Burlington Historic District is a national historic district located at Burlington, Mineral County, West Virginia. The district includes 45 contributing buildings and 2 contributing sites in the central business district and surrounding residential areas of Burlington. The district includes...

 was added to the National Register of Historic Places

National Register of Historic Places

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 in 1992, and includes approximately 25 homes and businesses. The Star of Hope Children's Refuge was started in 1913 as an alternative to placing children in the county poor farm, and it operates today under the auspices of the Burlington United Methodist Home for Family and Youth.

At Weaver's Antique Service Station

Weaver's Antique Service Station

Weaver's Antique Service Station is a restored gas station reminiscent of the 1930s, located in Burlington, West Virginia at the intersection of the Northwestern Turnpike and Patterson Creek Road....

, one can step back in time to the days of gas pumps and classic cars. Operated until 1985 as a service station, the landmark has become a living museum complete with pedal cars and other service station memorabilia.

The freight station of Twin Mountain and Potomac Railroad

Twin Mountain and Potomac Railroad

The Twin Mountain and Potomac Railroad was built in 1911 to haul fruit from Twin Mountain Orchards to Keyser. It was a narrow gauge railroad and the freight was transferred to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at Keyser. The Burlington, West Virginia train station survives and is now used as a...

, which was built in 1911 to haul fruit from the mountain to Keyser

Keyser, West Virginia

Keyser is a city in and the county seat of Mineral County, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 5,303 at the 2000 census.- History :...

, has also served as the post office and currently houses a branch of the Keyser-Mineral County Library.

Located near Burlington are Carskadon House

Carskadon House

Carskadon House also known as the "Locust Grove" and "Radical Hill," is a historic home located near Burlington, Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 1827, and is a two-story rectangular, side-gabled brick dwelling in a vernacular Federal style. It sits on a rubble stone foundation and...

, Fairview

Fairview (Burlington, West Virginia)

"Fairview", also known as the Peerce Home Place, Peerce House, and Rural Retreat, is a historic home and national historic district located near Burlington, Mineral County, West Virginia. The district includes seven contributing buildings and one contributing site. The main house was most likely...

, Fort Hill

Fort Hill (Burlington, West Virginia)

Fort Hill, also known as Fort Hill Farm, is a historic plantation home and national historic district located near Burlington, Mineral County, West Virginia. The district includes 15 contributing buildings, 1 contributing site, and 2 contributing structures...

, and Travelers Rest, all listed on the National Register of Historic Places.