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The Historic Burke County Courthouse​

 

Funded entirely by memberships, sponsorships, and grants, Historic Burke Foundation began with the restoration, preservation, and management of the Historic Burke County Courthouse in the 1980s. We work to promotes knowledge of local culture and history through educational programming and historic site preservation in Burke County, NC. […] Continue reading →

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The Captain Charles McDowell, Jr. House

at Quaker Meadows

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Located at 119 St. Mary’s Church Road, Morganton, NC, the house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places […] Continue reading →

 

Quaker Meadows Cemetery

 

Included on the National Register of Historic Places, the cemetery is located on Branstrom Drive, Morganton, NC […] Continue reading →

 

Erwin Family Cemetery at Belvidere

 

This small cemetery containing 21 known graves dating from 1822 - 1894, is located on Belvidere Lane off Piedmont Road, Morganton, NC […] Continue reading →

CONTACT

Tel. 828-437-4104

P.O. Box 915
Morganton, NC

28680

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Email historicburke@gmail.com

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VISIT

Suggested donation for all property tours:

$5 per adult,

12 years and under free.

 

Historic Courthouse hours:

Monday

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Tuesday - Friday

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Closed on county holidays.

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Tours of the

Captain Charles McDowell, Jr. House,

Quaker Meadows Cemetery, &

Erwin Family Cemetery at Belvidere

by appointment.

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Please allow two weeks' advance notice.

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