Burke Co., NC
History
Burke was formed in 1777 from Rowan County. In 1791 parts of Burke and Rutherford were combined to form Buncombe County. In1833 parts of Burke and Buncombe were combined to form Yancey County. In 1841 parts of Burke and Wilkes were combined to form Caldwell County. In 1842 additional parts of Burke and Rutherford were combined to form McDowell County. In 1861 parts of Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, Watauga and Yancey counties were combined to form Mitchell County.
Modern Day Adjacent Counties
Avery County
Caldwell County
Catawba County
Cleveland County
McDowell County
Rutherford County
Gleanings From
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