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- Burlington, OntarioBurlington, OntarioBurlington , is a city located in Halton Region at the western end of Lake Ontario. Burlington is part of the Greater Toronto Area, and is also included in the Hamilton Census Metropolitan Area. Physically, Burlington lies between the north shore of Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment...
- Burlington, VermontBurlington, VermontBurlington is the largest city in the U.S. state of Vermont and the shire town of Chittenden County. Burlington lies south of the U.S.-Canadian border and some south of Montreal....
Burlington may also mean:
England
- BridlingtonBridlingtonBridlington is a seaside resort, minor sea fishing port and civil parish on the Holderness Coast of the North Sea, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It has a static population of over 33,000, which rises considerably during the tourist season...
in Yorkshire, previously known as "Burlington" - Burlington, a codename for Central Government War HeadquartersCentral Government War HeadquartersThe Central Government War Headquarters is a complex built underground as the United Kingdom's Emergency Government War Headquarters - the hub of the country's alternative seat of power outside London during a nuclear war or conflict with the Soviet Union...
Canada
- Burlington, Newfoundland and LabradorBurlington, Newfoundland and LabradorBurlington is an incorporated town located at the north side of the mouth of Green Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Burlington, once named Northwest Arm, is a small fishing and lumbering community that was permanently settled in the mid-19th century. The community was renamed in the early...
- Burlington, Nova ScotiaBurlington, Nova ScotiaBurlington is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Kings County.-References:*...
- Burlington, OntarioBurlington, OntarioBurlington , is a city located in Halton Region at the western end of Lake Ontario. Burlington is part of the Greater Toronto Area, and is also included in the Hamilton Census Metropolitan Area. Physically, Burlington lies between the north shore of Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment...
- Burlington, Prince Edward IslandBurlington, Prince Edward IslandBurlington is an unincorporated area located in Prince County in western Prince Edward Island just north-east of Kensington.-External links:*...
- Burlington Street (Hamilton, Ontario), an expressway/arterial road
United States
- Burlington, CaliforniaBurlington, CaliforniaBurlington is an locality in Humboldt County, California. It is located southeast of Weott, at an elevation of ....
- Burlington, ColoradoBurlington, ColoradoBurlington is a Home Rule Municipality, county seat, most populous place and only city in Kit Carson County, Colorado, United States. Its population was 4191 at the U.S. Census 2010...
- Burlington, ConnecticutBurlington, ConnecticutBurlington is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States.Situated at the foot of the Berkshires and bordering the Farmington River, Burlington is a scenic hill town, rural in nature, located west of Hartford. Incorporated in 1806, the population was 8,190 at the 2000 census. Burlington...
- Burlington, IllinoisBurlington, IllinoisBurlington is a village in Kane County, Illinois, United States. The population was 618 at the 2010 census, up from 452 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Burlington is located at ....
- Burlington, IndianaBurlington, IndianaBurlington is a town in Burlington Township, Carroll County, Indiana, United States. The population was 603 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
- Burlington, IowaBurlington, IowaBurlington is a city in, and the county seat of Des Moines County, Iowa, United States. The population was 25,663 in the 2010 census, a decline from the 26,839 population in the 2000 census. Burlington is the center of a micropolitan area including West Burlington, Iowa and Middletown, Iowa and...
- Burlington, KansasBurlington, KansasBurlington is a city in and the county seat of Coffey County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 2,674.-Geography:Burlington is located at...
- Burlington, KentuckyBurlington, KentuckyBurlington is a census-designated place in and the county seat of Boone County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 10,779, at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
- Burlington, MaineBurlington, MaineBurlington is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. It is part of the Bangor, Maine Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 351 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
- Burlington, MassachusettsBurlington, MassachusettsBurlington is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 24,498 at the 2010 census.- History :It is believed that Burlington takes its name from the English town of Bridlington, however this has never been confirmed....
- Burlington, MichiganBurlington, MichiganBurlington is a village in Calhoun County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 405 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Battle Creek, Michigan Metropolitan Statistical Area...
- Burlington, New JerseyBurlington, New JerseyBurlington is a city in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States and a suburb of Philadelphia. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was 9,920....
- Burlington, New YorkBurlington, New YorkBurlington is a town in Otsego County, New York, USA. The population was 1,085 at the 2000 census.The Town of Burlington is in the northwest part of the county and is north of Oneonta.-Geography:...
- Burlington, North CarolinaBurlington, North CarolinaBurlington is a city in Alamance and Guilford counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is the principal city of the Burlington, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Alamance County, in which most of the city is located. The population was 49,963 at the 2010...
- Burlington, North DakotaBurlington, North DakotaBurlington is a city in Ward County, North Dakota in the United States. Burlington was founded in 1883, having been third in a series that included two earlier settlements. Despite this, Burlington is still the oldest city in Ward County, as well as north-western and north central North Dakota...
- Burlington, OhioBurlington, OhioBurlington is a census-designated place in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,794 at the 2000 census. Burlington is a part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, Metropolitan Statistical Area . As of the 2000 census, the MSA had a population of 288,649. The community is...
, a census-designated place in Lawrence County - New Burlington, OhioNew Burlington, OhioNew Burlington is a former village located in Chester Township in the northwestern corner of Clinton County, Ohio off of state route 380. It was acquired by the United States federal government when Caesar Creek was dammed and a reservoir created in the 1970s....
in Clinton County
- Burlington, OklahomaBurlington, OklahomaBurlington is a town in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 156 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Burlington is located at ....
- Burlington, PennsylvaniaBurlington, PennsylvaniaBurlington is a borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 182 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Burlington is located at ....
- Burlington, TexasBurlington, TexasBurlington is an unincorporated community in Milam County, Texas, United States. Although it is unincorporated, Burlington has a post office, with the ZIP code of 76519.-External links:...
- Burlington, VermontBurlington, VermontBurlington is the largest city in the U.S. state of Vermont and the shire town of Chittenden County. Burlington lies south of the U.S.-Canadian border and some south of Montreal....
- Burlington, WashingtonBurlington, WashingtonBurlington is a city in Skagit County, Washington, United States. The population is 8,388 as recorded by the 2010 census. It is included in the Mount Vernon–Anacortes, Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
- Burlington, West VirginiaBurlington, West VirginiaBurlington is an unincorporated census-designated place in Mineral County, West Virginia located along U.S. Route 50 where it crosses Pattersons Creek. As of the 2010 census, its population was 182. It is part of the Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area...
- Burlington, WisconsinBurlington, WisconsinBurlington is a city in Racine and Walworth counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, with the majority of the city located in Racine County. The population was 10,421 at the 2009 census.-History:...
, a city - Burlington (town), WisconsinBurlington (town), WisconsinBurlington is a town in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 6,384 at the 2000 census. The City of Burlington is located mostly within the town...
- Burlington, WyomingBurlington, WyomingBurlington is a town in Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 250 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Burlington is located at ....
Business
- Burlington Coat FactoryBurlington Coat FactoryBurlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation is a national department store retailer focusing on clothing and shoes, with over 450 stores in 45 states and Puerto Rico.. In 2006, it was acquired by Bain Capital, LLC in a take-private transaction...
, an American department store retailer - Burlington CompanyBurlington CompanyThe Burlington Company was a group of eight investors involved in a variety of land transactions. The company was named after the town they all resided in, Burlington, New Jersey.- History :...
, a group of eight investors of Burlington, New Jersey, USA - Burlington IndustriesBurlington IndustriesBurlington Industries is a diversified U. S. fabric maker based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Founded in 1923, the company has operations in the United States, Mexico, and India and a global manufacturing and product development network based in Hong Kong. The company entered Chapter 11...
, a diversified American fabric maker - Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation, American railroad
- Burlington ResourcesBurlington ResourcesBurlington Resources, was an American oil and gas company. Their headquarters were in Houston, Texas. The company was acquired by ConocoPhillips in 2006....
, an American oil and gas company - Burlington Slate QuarriesBurlington Slate QuarriesBurlington Slate Quarries are located near Kirkby-in-Furness in Cumbria, England. The quarries have produced a characteristic blue-grey slate for hundreds of years, with large-scale production starting in the early 19th century, when the Cavendish family organised small-scale quarrying activities...
, British quarry that produces a characteristic blue grey slate
Literature
- The Burlington Free Press, the daily newspaper of Burlington, Vermont, USA
- Burlington PostBurlington PostThe Burlington Post is the local newspaper of Burlington, Ontario, Canada.The paper covers local news and issues, as well as sports, entertainment, the arts, business, and classified sections....
, the local newspaper of Burlington, Ontario, Canada - The Burlington MagazineThe Burlington MagazineThe Burlington Magazine is a monthly academic journal that covers the fine and decorative arts. It is the longest running art journal in the English language and it is a charitable organisation since 1986. It was established in 1903 by a group of art historians and connoisseurs which included Roger...
, a monthly magazine
Sports
- Burlington BeesBurlington BeesThe Burlington Bees are a Class A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Oakland Athletics, that plays in the Midwest League. Their home is in Burlington, Iowa.-History:...
, an American Class A minor league baseball team - Burlington BravesBurlington BravesThe Burlington Braves are a Canadian junior football league team. Founded in 1958 in Burlington, Ontario, they presently play in the Ontario Football Conference of the Canadian Junior Football League. Two legendary CFL Hall of Fame players started their football careers with the Braves: Tony...
, a Canadian junior football league team - Burlington ChiefsBurlington ChiefsThe Burlington Chiefs are Junior "A" box lacrosse team from Burlington, Ontario, Canada. The Chiefs play in the OLA Junior A Lacrosse League.Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against...
, a Canadian junior "A" box lacrosse team - Burlington CougarsBurlington CougarsThe Burlington Cougars are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Burlington, Ontario, Canada. They are a part of Central Division Hockey.-History:Founded in the early 1950s, the Burlington Mohawks found their footing in the Central Junior B Hockey League...
, a Canadian Tier II Junior "A" ice hockey team - Burlington RoyalsBurlington RoyalsThe Burlington Royals are a minor league baseball team in Burlington, North Carolina, USA. They are a Rookie-level team in the Appalachian League and have been a farm team of the Kansas City Royals since September 1, 2006. For the previous 21 years, the team had been affiliated with the Cleveland...
, an American minor league baseball team
Transportation
- Burlington Bay James N. Allan SkywayBurlington Bay James N. Allan SkywayThe Burlington Bay James N. Allan Skyway, originally called the Burlington Bay Skyway, is a pair of high-level freeway bridges located in Hamilton and Burlington, Ontario, Canada...
, a bridge between the towns of Burlington and Hamilton, Ontario - Burlington CarsBurlington CarsBurlington Cars was a British kit car company originally based in Southam, Warwickshire. They moved to Northampton in 1988 becoming the Burlington Motor Company reforming as the Burlington Design Group in 1989. Kit production seems to have stopped in around 1992. Founded by Haydn Davis the cars...
, British motor vehicle manufacturer - Burlington Executive Aerodrome, Ontario, Canada
- Burlington GO Station, a train and bus station in Burlington, Ontario
- Burlington International AirportBurlington International AirportBurlington International Airport is a joint-use public and military airport in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States. It is owned by the City of Burlington...
, the largest airport in Vermont - Burlington, Iowa (Amtrak station)Burlington, Iowa (Amtrak station)The Burlington Amtrak station is a train station in Burlington, Iowa, United States served by Amtrak, the national railroad passenger system. The station is located at 300 South Main Street. The station is open 24 hours a day, however there is no Amtrak personnel at the station at any time...
- Burlington, North Carolina (Amtrak station)Burlington, North Carolina (Amtrak station)The Burlington Amtrak Station, located in Burlington, North Carolina, is served by two passenger trains, the Carolinian and Piedmont. The street address is 101 North Main Street, and is located in the heart of downtown Burlington....
- Chicago, Burlington and Quincy RailroadChicago, Burlington and Quincy RailroadThe Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was a railroad that operated in the Midwestern United States. Commonly referred to as the Burlington or as the Q, the Burlington Route served a large area, including extensive trackage in the states of Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri,...
, a railroad that operated in the Midwestern United States
Ships
- HMS BurlingtonHMS BurlingtonTwo ships of the Royal Navy have borne the name HMS Burlington: was a 48-gun fourth rate launched in 1695 and broken up in 1733.*HMS Burlington was a 42-gun fifth rate built as HMS Vittoria but launched in 1814 as . She was renamed Burlington later that year, and put up for sale in 1833....
, the name of two ships of the Royal Navy - USS Burlington (PF-51)USS Burlington (PF-51)USS Burlington was a in commission from 1944 to 1945 and from 1951 to 1952 that received two battle stars for World War II service and five for Korean War service.-Construction and commissioning:...
, a United States Navy patrol frigate in commission from 1944 to 1945 and from 1951 to 1952
Other
- Burlington (electoral district)Burlington (electoral district)Burlington is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1979.-Geography:It consists of the southern part of the city of Burlington, Ontario....
, a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada - Burlington (provincial electoral district)Burlington (provincial electoral district)Burlington is a provincial electoral district in southwestern Ontario, Canada. It elects one member to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.It was created in 1999 from parts of Burlington South, Halton Centre, and a small part of South Oakville....
, a provincial electoral district in Ontario, Canada - Burlington (UK), an immense nuclear bunker
- Earl of BurlingtonEarl of BurlingtonEarl of Burlington is a title that has been created twice, the first time in the Peerage of England and the second in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. The first creation was for Richard Boyle, 2nd Earl of Cork, on 20 March 1664...
, a title in the peerage of the United Kingdom
See also
- Burlington Historic District (disambiguation)
- Burlington ArcadeBurlington ArcadeThe Burlington Arcade is a covered shopping arcade in London that runs behind Bond Street from Piccadilly through to Burlington Gardens. It is one of the precursors of the mid-19th century European shopping gallery and the modern shopping centre...
- Burlington BayBurlington BayBurlington Bay, known more commonly as Hamilton Harbour, lies on the western tip of Lake Ontario, bounded on the northwest by the City of Burlington, on the south by the City of Hamilton, and on the east by Hamilton Beach and Burlington Beach...
- Burlington CollegeBurlington CollegeBurlington College is a private liberal arts college located in Burlington, Vermont that offers Associate, Bachelor's, and Masters degrees, as well as several professional certificate programs...
- Burlington County, New JerseyBurlington County, New JerseyThere were 154,371 households out of which 34.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.70% were married couples living together, 10.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.70% were non-families. 22.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.50% had...
- Burlington EstateBurlington EstateThe Burlington Estate is an area in Mayfair to the north of Piccadilly in the West End of London, England . It was developed in the 18th century. The estate was owned by the Earls of Burlington, in particular Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Burlington....
- Burlington Flats, New YorkBurlington Flats, New YorkBurlington Flats is a hamlet in the Town of Burlington in Otsego County, New York. It is located at coordinates . Originally named Walbridge Flats for the owner of the mill which still stands on the Wharton Creek....
- Burlington HouseBurlington HouseBurlington House is a building on Piccadilly in London. It was originally a private Palladian mansion, and was expanded in the mid 19th century after being purchased by the British government...
- Burlington Junction (disambiguation)
- Burlington Mall (disambiguation)
- Burlington SouthBurlington SouthBurlington South was the name of a provincial electoral district in Ontario, Canada. It was abolished prior to the 1999 election into Burlington and Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Aldershot...
- Burlington Township (disambiguation)
- Burlington TransitBurlington TransitBurlington Transit is the public transport provider in the city of Burlington, Ontario, Canada. Services began in September 1975, after the city had been served by neighbouring systems including Hamilton Street Railway , and former subsidiary Canada Coach Lines, as well as "local" services to and...
- New Burlington, OhioNew Burlington, OhioNew Burlington is a former village located in Chester Township in the northwestern corner of Clinton County, Ohio off of state route 380. It was acquired by the United States federal government when Caesar Creek was dammed and a reservoir created in the 1970s....
- Northern Burlington County Regional High SchoolNorthern Burlington County Regional High SchoolNorthern Burlington County Regional High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grade from four communities in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States, as part of the Northern Burlington County Regional School District...
- South Burlington, VermontSouth Burlington, Vermont-Economy:CommutAir, a regional airline, is headquartered in the city, by the airport. The Magic Hat Brewing Company, one of the United States's larger craft breweries, is located here.One measure of economic activity is retail sales...
- West Burlington (disambiguation)