Burlington, IA
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About Burlington
- • Robert Cummings, the charming comedic actor, was born in Burlington.
- • The Snake Alley, a winding, one-block street, originated here.
- • Its location on the Mississippi River made it a key steamboat hub.
- • A petrified woman was displayed as a local curiosity in the 1860s.
- • The Great Mississippi Flood of 1993 caused extensive damage.
- • Named for Burlington, Vermont, it was incorporated in 1838.
- • With around 24,000 residents, the population mirrors a small college town.
- • At 682 feet above sea level, it enjoys panoramic river views.
- • Manufacturing remains a key economic driver in Burlington.
- • Burlington offers a blend of historic charm and Midwestern friendliness.
- • The St. Louis Cardinals' Triple-A team is a three-hour drive.
- • Notre Dame High School won the Iowa Class 1A baseball title in 2017.