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Burlington, KS Area Guide

General Information

The progressive city of Burlington, Kansas offers you all the comforts and conveniences of a major city without the hassles.  Burlington offers suburb dining, eclectic shops for you to explore, and a number of amazing parks and recreational opportunities to enhance your quality of life.  Burlington is the county seat of Coffey County with over 2,800 citizens.  Discover what it means to be a part of a community where you can rely on your neighbors and feel safe.  Burlington takes pride in its rich past and has taken into consideration that preservation and recognition of historic, architectural, archeological and cultural resources should be part of the planning process and growth of the city.  Learn more about what makes Burlington such a wonderful place to live by visiting their official website.  http://www.skyways.org/towns/Burlington/

History

In 1856, the Burlington Town Company was organized in the fall of 1856 to create the future town of Burlington.  The Burlington Town Company was organized by C. W. Babcock and B.W. Woodward and was named in honor of the City of Burlington, Vermont.  By 1857, the site of the future town of Burlington was selected and people were designated to occupy and hold the space.  By 1859, Burlington had organized as a village and had blossomed into a third class city by 1870.  After a long debate, Burlington was officially named county seat in 1865.

Burlington is proud of its many first experiences.  Burlington is the site of the county’s first steam sawmill in 1857.  The first child born in Burlington was born in May of 1858.  Burlington’s first agricultural fair was held in 1860.  Burlington also issued the first ordinance in the United States to ban smoking of cigarettes, but not cigars.  Burlington was home to three cigar factories at the time.  The Burlington Volunteer Militia formed in 1863 and the Burlington's Company C, 137 Infantry, 35th Division mobilized August 5, 1917.

The city grew due to its prime location along a branch of the Sante Fe and the Katy Railroad and the Neosho River.  The Neosho River allowed for trading, flour milling, farming, generating electric power, and even served as a city water source.  Burlington gained its nickname “Catfish Capitol of the World” because of the large size and number of catfish caught in the Neosho River near the city.

In 1960, construction began on the John Redmond Reservoir northwest of Burlington.  This development changed Burlington from a solely agricultural community to a city looking for industrial development.  In the late 1970s, construction began on the Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station, which had a tremendous economic impact on the city and the county.  To learn more about Burlington’s rich history, please visit: http://www.skyways.org/towns/Burlington/guide.html

Burlington, KS nearby Attractions & Activities

USD 244 Recreation Center

Improve your quality of life by visiting Burlington’s very own Recreation Center.  Exercise to your own pace and style, with a friend, or in a class; no matter what you prefer, the Recreation Center can provide you with the opportunities you better yourself.  To learn more about what the Burlington Recreation Center can offer you, please visit: http://burlingtonrec.homestead.com/pool.html

Coffey County Historical Society and Museum
The Coffey County Historical Society and Museum displays over 14,000 sq. feet of Coffey County’s rich history.  Explore one of the largest antique doll collections in the state of Kansas, wander through the 1896 restored One Room Country Schoolhouse, or view a restored Conestoga Wagon.  The Coffey County Historical Museum also offers a restored 1895 Country Church which is available for weddings and other community events.  To learn more about the Coffey County Historical Society and Museum, please visit their official website at: http://www.coffeymuseum.org/.

Rock Creek Country Club
Rock Creek Country Club features a challenging 9-hole regulation golf course, club house, banquet facilities for private and work events, a grill with full-serve bar, and a place to gather with friends and family to relax or celebrate special events.

Golf tourneys and leagues for the enthusiast; weekly and bi-weekly social events like Men's Night & Ladies' Day; annual events like family scavenger hunts, and holiday dinners. Visit their official website at:
http://www.rockcreekks.com

South 75 Lanes
http://www.south75lanes.com/

Hoover’s Thriftway
http://hooversgrocery.com/

Life Care Center
http://www.lcca.com/facility.php?facid=42

Parks and Recreation

Burlington, Kansas is home to twelve parks for visitors and residents alike to experience.  Enjoy an afternoon of playing baseball, softball, or soccer on activity appropriate fields.  If you enjoy camping, two of Burlington’s parks offer camping and hook-ups.  Other activities that Burlington’s parks provide include tennis courts, three-wall racquetball courts, a swimming pool, basketball courts, kid-friendly playgrounds, walking paths, and a variety of picnic areas.  Learn more about Burlington’s parks and recreation opportunities by visiting: http://www.skyways.org/towns/Burlington/parks.html#Parks and Recreation