Burke County Capital NC

Burke County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, its population was 87,570. Its county seat is Morganton. Burke County is part of the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Country: United States
State: North Carolina
Founded: 1777
Named for: Thomas Burke
Seat: Morganton
Largest community: Morganton
Congressional district: 10th

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South Mountains State Park

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Table Rock

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High Shoals Falls

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The History Museum of Burk…

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Catawba Meadows Park

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McGalliard Falls Park

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Apple Hill Orchard & Cider Mill

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Beanstalk Ziplines

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Perry's Berry's Vineyard & Winery

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