Burlington, Texas
Census-designated place
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyMilam
Elevation
[1]
430 ft (130 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total81
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID1353333[1]

Burlington is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Milam County, Texas, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census, with a population of 81.[2] Burlington has a post office, with the postal ("ZIP") code 76519.[3]

History

The earliest settlers in the area included John and Michael Jones. The pair built cabins in the area circa 1867, with the community initially being named Irish Settlement. A Catholic Church was constructed in the 1880s. When the post office was established in 1884, the town was renamed Waterford. The post office was operated in the home of Timothy Gleason, a native of Tipperary, Ireland, who changed the town's name to Burlington, after Burlington, Vermont.[4]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Burlington has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Burlington, Texas
  2. ↑ "Burlington CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  3. ↑ USPS – Cities by ZIP Code Archived June 15, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ↑ "TSHA | Burlington, TX". www.tshaonline.org. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  5. ↑ Climate Summary for Burlington, Texas

31°1′N 97°0′W / 31.017°N 97.000°W / 31.017; -97.000


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