Cities & Towns in Burke County, NC

Burke County, county in North Carolina, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 90,418 inhabitants. The county was created 247 years ago in 1777. Its county seat is Morganton.

There are 9 city/town in Burke County, NC. The largest city of Burke County is Morganton with a population of 16,625. Other cities include, Valdese population 4,407, Icard population 2,664, Salem population 2,218, Hildebran population 2,006

Morganton
Morganton

Morganton, City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States

Valdese
Valdese

Valdese, City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America

Icard
Icard

Icard, Township in Burke County, North Carolina

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Burke County gives visitors a taste of small town life in western North Carolina. Here are some of the notable cities and towns to discover:

Morganton - Serving as the largest city and county seat, Morganton has around 17,000 residents. Points of interest include the historic 1890 Main Street and attractions like Catawba Meadows Park.

Valdese - Founded by Italian immigrants, Valdese has around 4,500 residents. Highlights include the Old Colony Players Theater and the Waldensian Festival held annually in July.

Rutherford College - This small town of just over 1,500 residents is home to Rutherford College, a private liberal arts college founded in 1868.

Drexel - Sitting northwest of Morganton, Drexel has a population of around 2,000. The town celebrates its heritage with the Annual Mountain Music Festival and Railroad Days.

Glen Alpine - Home to around 1,500 people, Glen Alpine hosts charming sites like the Orchard at Alta Vista. The Rhododendron Festival occurs every summer.

Hildebran - With around 2,000 residents, Hildebran provides small town living coupled with outdoor fun at the Paddy Creek Game Lands.

From Morganton's historic sites to Valdese's Waldensian heritage, Burke County gives visitors a glimpse into North Carolina's culture while enjoying its scenic landscapes. The small towns here offer southern hospitality through charming main streets, annual festivals, and historic landmarks.

All Burke County Cities (Aphebetical)

List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Burke County.

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City Name Title Population
Connelly Springs Town in North Carolina 1,648
Drexel Human settlement in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America 1,861
Glen Alpine Town of the United States 1,487
Hildebran City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America 2,006
Icard Township in Burke County, North Carolina 2,664
Morganton City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States 16,625
Rutherford College City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America 1,300
Salem Township in Burke County, North Carolina 2,218
Valdese City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America 4,407
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