Burlington, Ohio

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Burlington is an unincorporated CDP 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 (MSA). As of the 2000 census, the MSA had a population of 288,649. The community is situated between the villages of South Point and Chesapeake. Its other neighbor is Huntington, West Virginia, which lies across the Ohio River, with which it is connected via the West Huntington Bridge.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 History
4 Features / points of interest
- 4.1 Educational Improvements
5 Trivia
6 References
7 See also
8 External links
9 External links

[edit] Geography

Burlington is located at 38°24′34″N, 82°31′38″W (38.409410, -82.527174)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.7 km² (1.4 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 2,794 people, 1,127 households, and 734 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 759.7/km² (1,961.1/mi²). There were 1,242 housing units at an average density of 337.7/km² (871.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 87.33% White, 9.48% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.47% from other races, and 2.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.72% of the population.

There were 1,127 households out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 20.1% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $23,995, and the median income for a family was $29,934. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $23,285 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,619. About 14.3% of families and 16.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.4% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] History

Burlington, Ohio was the first county seat in Lawrence County. The currently unincorporated area was originally settled by land purchased on behalf of 37 freed African-American Slaves in 1849 by James Twyman, a wealthy Virginia plantation owner. Upon his death Twyman freed all his slaves except the servants who he deemed too elderly to make the journey, and it was willed that they would be taken care of until their death. The book called “The Promise Land” by Earl Pratt, an Ohio lawyer from Ironton, Ohio, documented James Twyman’s plantation, the 37 freed slaves, and their journey to Ohio. A monument stands at the gates of the Burlington [Ohio] 37 Cemetery, where these formal slaves are buried. The Cemetery, Macedonia Church, and old Lawrence County Jail is listed on *The National Register of Historic Places.

[edit] Features / points of interest

Burlington is Lawrence County’s largest center of consumer retail commerce, with many major retail outlets, such as Walmart, Sam’s Club, K-Mart, Lowe’s, etc. It's close and convenient proximity to Interstate 64, as well as its direct connection to the cites of Ironton, Huntington (located in West Virginia), and Ashland (located in Kentucky), via U.S. 52 has made it one of the largest consumer retail traffic choices in the metropolitan area. Burlington is closely affiliated with its neighbor, the village of South Point. Both communities share the same postal zipcode 45680, school districts (South Point School District), and many public utilities. Within this community partnership, Burlington maintains is own volunteer fire department, elementary school, and also hosts the county’s senior citizens center. In addition, an air park is located within the Sybene area.

[edit] Educational Improvements

The South Point Local School District is in the initial stages to construct all new schools. The high school and middle school will be the first to be constructed, followed by the replacement of both elementary schools, with a total price tag of more than $42 million. The project first got off the ground in March 2004, when a $4.91 million dollar bond issue and a half-million dollar levy was passed to pay for the new facilities. Over the next 27 years, the bond issue will raise $7.7 million in property taxes for construction. The Ohio School Facilities Commission will pitch in an additional $30.8 million. The high and middle school are targeted for completion for the start of the 2007-08 school year. The elementary schools completions are planned for the start of the 2008-09 school year. Situated on an 85-acre site off Sand Road, behind the Ohio State Highway Patrol and Highland Memorial Gardens, the high school will be about 80,000 square feet, while the middle school will be about 60,000 square feet. The two schools will share a common cafeteria, which will seat as many as 600. The site will include a new sports complex. Due to lack of space and its current location, South Point Elementary will be built on the grounds of the old high school and middle school buildings, which will be demolished once the new ones are constructed. The new Burlington Elementary will be built at its current site.

Sources: Ironton Tribune and Herald-Dispatch Newspapers

[edit] Trivia

[edit] References

http://www.lawrencecountyohio.com/townships/burlington/index/index.htm

The Lawrence Register is owned, maintained, and paid for entirely by Martha J. Kounse, and Sara M. Strohmeyer. Our sole purpose is to promote Lawrence County Ohio's genealogy and rich history to those who cannot come to our area.
This website is not affiliated with Briggs Library, Lawrence Co. Genealogy Society, or the Lawrence County Historical Society.

[edit] See also

List of cities and towns along the Ohio River
Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 38.40941° -82.527174°
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[edit] External links

Local Newspapers

Local Government

Local Links

Commercial Airports less than 200 miles

Huntington, West Virginia WV Tristate Airport (HTS)
Charleston, West Virginia WV Yeager Airport (CRW)
Port Columbus, Ohio OH International Airport (CMH)
Dayton, Ohio OH International Airport (DAY)
Lexington, Kentucky KY Bluegrass Airport (LEX)
Cincinnati, Ohio OH Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky KY International Airport (CVG)
Columbus, Ohio OH Rickenbacker International Airport Note- Former Military Airbase converted to civilian use (KLCK)
Lawrence County, Ohio OH Airpark Note- Small Turboprop Aircraft and Helicopters Only (KHTW)

[edit] External links

Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 38.409410° -82.527174°
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	Lawrence County, Ohio Ironton, county seat
Municipalities	Athalia \| Chesapeake \| Coal Grove \| Hanging Rock \| Ironton \| Proctorville \| South Point
Townships	Aid \| Decatur \| Elizabeth \| Fayette \| Hamilton \| Lawrence \| Mason \| Perry \| Rome \| Symmes \| Union \| Upper \| Washington \| Windsor
Census-designated place	Burlington
Other localities	Kitts Hill \| Pedro \| Rock Camp \| Scottown \| Waterloo \| Willow Wood