Burlington

Serving as the county seat of Boone County, the village of Burlington has the charm of the old and the excitement of the new.

While Burlington has the gentleman farmer atmosphere in its quiet town center, building and development are booming down Rt. 18 to the l-75 interchange and Florence Mall Road. Homes in many price ranges are available ranging from old to the new. Surrounded by tranquility yet in the heart of Boone County growth, Burlington offers something for everyone.

Burlington was founded in 1799 as Craigs Camp, named for one of the owners of the land. The name was changed to Wilmington in 1800 and finally to Burlington, probably in 1816. A Boone Court House post office opened in 1807, changing to Burlington in 1821. The sources of the names Wilmington and Burlington are obscure. The town is no longer incorporated and the 1986 population was about 600. In 2000 the population was reported to be 10,779.

Land area: 8.4 square miles
Zip code: 41005
Median resident age: 30.9 years
Median household income: $56,815 (2000)
Median house value: $127,800 (2000)

Boone County was formed in 1799. It is located in the Outer Bluegrass region of the state. The elevation in the county ranges from 455 to 964 feet above sea level. In 2000 the county population was 85,991 in a land area of 246.26 square miles, an average of 349.2 people per square mile. The county seat is Burlington. The largest city in the county is Florence. Boone county is in the northern Kentucky area.

The Bluegrass region of Kentucky is world famous for its picturesque countryside, numerous historical attractions and special brand of Southern hospitality. Located near the center of the state and is bordered by the Ohio River in the north and west and a ring of hills known as the Knobs in the west, south, and east. It is a rolling plateau that becomes more rugged near the edges. The underlying limestone is often visible at the surface in road cuts and where eroded by streams, most dramatically in the Kentucky River Palisades.

The region is named for Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis), which has been extensively used in pastures here. The details of the introduction of bluegrass to the area are obscure, but it is probably of Eurasian origin and arrived in central Kentucky before the first European settlers.

The Bluegrass region was the most quickly settled part of the state and now is home to about half the state's population. The largest cities, including Louisville, Lexington, and the urban area of northern Kentucky are located here.

Transportation

10 minutes from I-75 and only 20 minutes from downtown Cincinnati.

Churches

Burlington Baptist, Christian, Catholic, Church of Christ, Church of God, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Assembly of God, and Episcopal in the county. Other denominations are located near the area.

Hospitals

The closest one is St. Luke West in Florence at Turfway near Burlington Pike.

Schools

Burlington Elementary, grades K-6 and Conner Junior and Senior High School.

Shopping

Florence Mall, with 2-level shopping, offers 124 shops and restaurants, including 4 major shops, along the Mall Road shopping areas. There are many other independent shopping centers in and around the area, including various discount stores and outlets.

Recreation

For family enjoyment we have the YMCA with indoor and outdoor pools. Big Bone State Park provides fishing, sport grounds, playgrounds, camping, picnic grounds, and boat ramps to the Ohio. For golfers we have 3 public courses, Boone County, Beechland and World of Golf. For quieter entertainment, Boone County Public Library provides educational programs for the children. For horse lovers we have the Turfway Raceway with Thoroughbred and Harness racing throughout the year.

Local Attractions:

Big Bone Lick State Park - 525 acres. Park features a Buffalo Heard, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Outdoor Museum - Discovery Trail and Museum Gift Shop.
Turfway Park - Turfway Park offers outstanding racing every September and December through March. It is the home to the Grade II $500,000 Lane's End Stakes, a top Kentucky Derby prep race and the Kentucky Cup Day, a top race card leading up to the Breeders' Cup. In addition, Turfway Park offers a number of special events throughout the year for families.