One of the oldest cities in our area, Morganton now boasts a thriving economy, beautiful downtown area, and the pristine shorelines of Lake James, just to name a few. Eastern Burke County includes the townships of Drexel, Valdese, Connelly Springs, Hildebran, and Rhodhiss.
One of the oldest cities in our area, Morganton dates back to 1777 and has a rich history of pre-settlement civilizations by Indigenous Americans, Spanish Settlers, and Colonial Americans. Playing key roles in both the American Revolution and Civil War, Morganton has historically prospered through economic development in the fields textiles, agriculture, and furniture, and continues on through development in the fields of healthcare, education, and manufacturing. As the county seat, Morganton offers a courthouse square in the center of downtown, which serves as a gathering spot for locals for festivals and events, and which is surrounded by a vibrant downtown full of shopping, dining, and more. The foothills of the Appalachians begin in Morganton, as well as the serene beauty of Lake James, one of Catawba River series of lakes owned by Duke Energy. Eastern Burke County includes the townships of Drexel, Valdese, Connelly Springs, Hildebran, and Rhodhiss, all with similar unique histories.
17,389 people live in Morganton & Eastern Burke County, where the median age is 37.6 and the average individual income is $23,890. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Morganton & Eastern Burke County, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including El Maiz Mexican Restaurant, Mi Molcajete #2, and The Wicked Vegans .
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| Dining | 1.68 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.86 miles | 5 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.01 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.86 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.24 miles | 7 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.65 miles | 13 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.87 miles | 46 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.74 miles | 67 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.03 miles | 10 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.69 miles | 83 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.99 miles | 40 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.8 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.72 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.66 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.03 miles | 9 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.12 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.21 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 0.73 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 0.9 miles | 21 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 0.78 miles | 42 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.01 miles | 6 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.94 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.78 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Morganton & Eastern Burke County has 6,395 households, with an average household size of 2.55. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Morganton & Eastern Burke County do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 17,389 people call Morganton & Eastern Burke County home. The population density is 903.61 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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