Why visit Burlington
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 14 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Camden Park, Norfolk Southern Bridge, Chesapeake and Ohio 1308 and Foster Memorial Home.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Burlington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Burlington
Burlington is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 2,416 at the 2020 census. Connected to neighboring Huntington, West Virginia and connected via the West Huntington Bridge over the Ohio River, it is part of the Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area. Burlington was once the leading community of Lawrence County, being the first county seat and the location of the county's first post office. “The Memory Man” by David Baldacci takes place in Burlington.
From the Wikipedia article Burlington, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Camden Park
Monument and historic site · 1.0 mi
Amusement park located near Huntington, West Virginia
Norfolk Southern Bridge
Bridge · 2.6 mi
Bridge in United States of America
West Huntington Bridge
Bridge · 2.2 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks11
Chesapeake and Ohio 1308
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Preserved C&O H-6 class 2-6-6-2 locomotive
Foster Memorial Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Former hospital in West Virginia, United States
Joseph S. Miller House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
Ninth Street West Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in West Virginia, United States
Z. D. Ramsdell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
Recreation in Huntington
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Huntington Children's Museum
Museum · 2.2 mi
Children Activity Museum in Huntington, West Virginia
Museum of Radio and Technology
Museum · 3.0 mi
Museum in Huntington, West Virginia, U.S
Safety Town
Museum · 2.6 mi
Children Activity Museum in Huntington, West Virginia
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Camp Mad Anthony Wayne
Park · 3.1 mi
Park in United States of America
Restaurants and cafes14
2 more on the map.
History
Beginning in 1817, Burlington was the first and previous county seat of Lawrence County, and its post office the only one in the county until 1821. The town was named after Burlington, Vermont.
The Burlington 37 Cemetery, the William C. Johnston House and General Store, and the Old Lawrence County Jail, all located in Burlington, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as is the nearby Macedonia Church.
From the History section of Burlington, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship13
Macedonia Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries26
Healthcare4
Map of Burlington
85 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 25°F | 3.4 in | 4.3 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 28°F | 3.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 34°F | 4.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 43°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 53°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 66°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 57°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 45°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 35°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 30°F | 3.8 in | 1.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Huntington Swg Pl (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lawrence County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-04-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2018-04-17: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2012-08-20: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lawrence County Airpark (HTW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Ceredo 2 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- South Point 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Huntington 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Ashland 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Ironton 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Portsmouth 33 mi northwest, about 53 min by car
- Teays Valley 33 mi east, about 53 min by car
- St. Albans 38 mi east, about 1 h by car
- South Charleston 44 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Charleston 49 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
Loading what members have shared...
Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Burlington 37 Cemetery, Nyttend, Public domain
- Old Lawrence County Jail in Burlington, Nyttend, Public domain
- William C. Johnston House in Burlington, Nyttend, Public domain
- Foster Memorial Home, Nyttend, Public domain
- Z. D. Ramsdell House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Macedonia Church north of Burlington, Nyttend, Public domain
- Parsons-Abbott-Mosser House, Nyttend, Public domain
- C&O 1308, Nyttend, Public domain
- Joseph S. Miller House at Kenova, Nyttend, Public domain
- KenovaRRBridge, Youngamerican, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ranunculus sceleratus 198718381, John Brown, CC0
- Lil' Dipper (Camden Park) 1, Jeremy Thompson, CC BY 2.0
- Lil' Dipper (Camden Park) 2, Jeremy Thompson, CC BY 2.0
- Camden Park entrance gate, Jeremy Thompson, CC BY 2.0
- Big Dipper (Camden Park) 1, Jeremy Thompson, CC BY 2.0
- Big Dipper roller-coaster at Camden Park 1, Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
- CamdenParkPanorama, Wvfunnyman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Interstate 64 - West Virginia - 7928872838, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Interstate 64 - West Virginia - 8640899835, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Interstate 64 - West Virginia - 8640899197, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Interstate 64 - West Virginia - 7928872436, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Interstate 64 - West Virginia - 7928873274, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Interstate 64 - West Virginia - 7928871808, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
_1.jpg){kind=link}
_2.jpg){kind=link}
_1.jpg){kind=link}
Page built October 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.