The Haw River is a tributary of the Cape Fear River , approximately 110 mi (177 km) long, that is entirely contained in north central North Carolina in the United States . It was first documented as the "Hau River" by John Lawson , an English botanist, in his 1709 book "A New Voyage to Carolina." The name is shortened from Saxapahaw, from the Catawban /sak'yápha:/ , "piedmont, foothill", from /sak/ , "hill", plus /yápha:/ , "step". The river gives its name to a small town that formed on its banks.
52-505: The Haw rises in the Piedmont country, in northeast Forsyth County , near the border with Guilford County just north of Kernersville . The river flows northeast, passing north of Oak Ridge and Summerfield into southern Rockingham County , passing through Haw River State Park , north of Greensboro . The river then begins to flow southeast as it moves through the corner of Guilford County into Alamance County . In Alamance County,
104-723: A family was $ 49,797. The per capita income for the city was $ 23,465. About 15.9% of families and 19.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 34.9% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over. The local school system is known as the Alamance-Burlington School System , which was created by a merger between the Alamance County School System and the Burlington City School System in 1996. Alamance Community College (part of
156-553: A part of conservation efforts has been the development of three trails. The Haw River Trail is a conservation and recreation initiative formally undertaken by local governments and private groups in 2006, and will provide both a land trail and paddle trail connecting Haw River State Park and Jordan Lake State Recreation Area . The trail is part of the North Carolina Mountains to Sea Trail . A second major trail that has been established by local governments
208-631: A series of leases and mergers, the railroad was leased to Richmond & Danville Railroad (1871), working as part of the Pennsylvania Railroad, and in 1893, the North Carolina Railroad was folded into the Southern Railway system. Following the leasing of the railroad to Richmond & Danville, many of the railroad jobs transferred to Richmond and Manchester. With the railroad shops no longer operated there,
260-545: A variety of parks that can be found in Burlington, including Joe Davidson Park and the Burlington City Park. Upon visiting these parks one can find a variety of things for various activities, such as baseball fields, basketball courts, soccer fields, playgrounds, disc golf and tennis courts. The Alamance County Recreation and Parks Commission is made up of nine citizen volunteers and one representative from
312-782: Is a plateau region located in the Eastern United States . It is situated between the Atlantic Plain and the Blue Ridge Mountains , stretching from New York in the north to central Alabama in the south. The Piedmont Province is a physiographic province of the larger Appalachian Highlands physiographic division and consists of the Piedmont Upland, and the Piedmont Lowlands sections. The Atlantic Seaboard Fall Line marks
364-542: Is a city in Alamance and Guilford counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina . It is the principal city of the Burlington, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area , which encompasses all of Alamance County, in which most of the city is located, and is a part of the Greensboro–Winston-Salem–High Point, NC Combined Statistical Area . The population was 57,303 at the 2020 census , which makes Burlington
416-681: Is about 35 miles from the Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro and about 48 miles from Raleigh-Durham International Airport near Cary . In addition Burlington is served by three major road corridors including Interstate 40 , Interstate 85 , and U.S. Route 70 . The city's only indoor mall, Holly Hill Mall , is located at the intersection of Huffman Mill Road and Church Street (US 70). An outdoor mall, Alamance Crossing , opened in 2007 at Interstate 40/85 and University Drive. Just off I-40/85
468-536: Is complex, with numerous rock formations of different materials and ages intermingled with one another. Essentially, the Piedmont is the remnant of several ancient mountain chains that have since been eroded. Geologists have identified at least five separate events which have led to sediment deposition, including the Grenville orogeny (the collision of continents that created the supercontinent Rodinia ) and
520-594: Is home to many examples of local wildlife, including blue heron , beaver , deer , otter , bluegill bream , and these are only a few of the wild animals living at the Haw River. The river played a major role in the life of Native Americans in the area, including the Sissipahau Indians, and in the development of the communities that were built on the river. The river was first dammed in Saxapahaw in
572-611: Is its southern boundary.) The fall line, where the land rises abruptly from the coastal plain, marks the limit of navigability on many major rivers, so inland ports sprang up along it. Within the Piedmont region itself, there are several areas of urban concentration, the largest being the Atlanta metropolitan area in Georgia. The Piedmont cuts Maryland in half, covering the Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area . In Virginia ,
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#1732773172667624-598: Is now headquartered in nearby Greensboro . Throughout this period, Burlington became a prosperous and vibrant little city filled with schools, churches, newspapers, telegraph and telephone lines, roads and a streetcar line—all in keeping with the latest "modern progress" of the times. Though textiles continued to dominate the local economy well into the 1970s, the people of Burlington knew they could not survive with only one industry. The country's involvement in World War II brought important local economic changes. In 1942,
676-605: Is situated at 101 North Main Street. Burlington opened its first public transit service, Link Transit, on June 6, 2016. As of September 21, 2017, more than 100,000 people have used the service. In addition, transportation services are available to its residents through the Alamance County Transportation Authority. Locals can also ride the BioBus from nearby Elon University . Burlington
728-619: Is the Haw River Wine Trail. The Haw River Valley has become a renowned grape growing region. This trail was originally established with five wineries in Guilford and Alamance Counties. Currently, four wineries are open on the trail, and all four have produced award-winning wines. The fifth winery, a family-operated business, closed in January 2008. There are several other wineries in the area that are not currently part of
780-607: The 18th-most populous city in North Carolina. Alamance County was created when Orange County was partitioned in 1849. Early settlers included several groups of Quakers , many of which remain active in the Snow Camp area, German farmers, and Scots-Irish immigrants. The need of the North Carolina Railroad in the 1850s to locate land where they could build, repair and do maintenance on its track
832-618: The Appalachian orogeny during the formation of Pangaea . The last major event in the history of the Piedmont was the break-up of Pangaea, when North America and Africa began to separate. Large basins formed from the rifting and were filled by the sediments shed from the surrounding higher ground. The series of Mesozoic basins is almost entirely located inside the Piedmont region. Piedmont soils are generally clay -like ( Ultisols ) and moderately fertile. In some areas they have suffered from erosion and over-cropping, particularly in
884-493: The Civil War , Company Shops remained a small village without many public utilities/services like churches or schools. It was only until 1863 that company stockholders approved city street layouts and the sale of private property in the village. Though, properties used for commercial purposes still had to be leased by the company and couldn't be bought. In 1866, the village was officially incorporated as "Company Shops." Through
936-1008: The Greater Richmond metropolitan area is the largest urban concentration. In North Carolina, the Piedmont Crescent includes several metropolitan clusters such as Charlotte metropolitan area , the Piedmont Triad , and the Research Triangle . Other notable areas include the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, SC Combined Statistical Area in South Carolina, and the Philadelphia metropolitan area in Pennsylvania. Burlington, North Carolina Burlington
988-775: The Haw River Paddle and Hiking Trail at the following locations: The Burlington Sock Puppets , members of the Appalachian League , a wood-bat collegiate summer league, play their home games at Burlington Athletic Stadium in Fairchild Park. They were previously known as the Burlington Royals from 2007 to 2020. The Royals were rebranded as the Sock Puppets following the contraction and reorganization of minor league baseball prior to
1040-508: The Haw River and Great Alamance Creek. In 1908, Edwin M. Holt built the first cotton mill in the South. From the establishment of this single factory, Alamance County grew to eventually operate 30 cotton mills and 10 to 15 yarn manufacturing plants employing 15,000 people. Eventually, the early textile venture of Edwin M. Holt became known all over the world as Burlington Industries , and
1092-527: The Italian : Piemonte , meaning " foothill ", ultimately from Latin "pedemontium", meaning "at the foot of the mountains", similar to the name of the Italian region of Piedmont ( Piemonte ), abutting the Alps . The surface relief of the Piedmont is characterized by relatively low, rolling hills with heights above sea level between 200 feet (50 m) and 800 feet to 1,000 feet (250 m to 300 m). Its geology
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#17327731726671144-500: The Vienna Boys' Choir . As of the 2020 census , there were 57,303 people, 22,009 households, and 12,978 families residing in the city. At the 2010 census , there were 49,963 people, 20,632 households, and 12,679 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,967.0 inhabitants per square mile (759.5/km ). There were 23,414 housing units at an average density of 921.8 per square mile (355.9/km ). The racial makeup of
1196-479: The 1850s and used for textile mills through the 19th and 20th centuries, and was a major factor in helping Alamance County to rebuild its local economy following the devastation of the American Civil War . Alamance Plaids, a popular textile during the 1800s, were developed near the present-day community of Glencoe . During the 20th century, the river became heavily polluted by chemicals used in
1248-483: The 2021 season. 2021 was the inaugural season for the revamped Appalachian League and the Sock Puppets. Prior to being known as the Burlington Royals , the team was also known as the Burlington Indians from 1986 to 2006. Several current and former MLB players began their careers in Burlington, including Jim Thome , CC Sabathia , Manny Ramirez , and Bartolo Colón . The city of Burlington also operates
1300-699: The Alamance-Burlington Board of Education and the Alamance County Board of Commissioners. The Alamance County Recreation and Parks Department manages parks and community centers at the following locations: Alamance County offers many hiking and paddle opportunities including the Haw River Trail and the Mountains-to-Sea Trail . The Alamance County Recreation and Parks Department manages accesses to
1352-752: The Church of the Holy Comforter , Stagg House , Sunny Side , US Post Office , West Davis Street-Fountain Place Historic District , and Windsor Cotton Mills Office are listed on the National Register of Historic Places . Located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, Burlington is characterized as having mostly flat land with a few rolling hills. According to the United States Census Bureau ,
1404-718: The Haw River continues southeast in Chatham County as it flows just north of Pittsboro . Approximately 12 miles (19 km) southeast of the tip of Alamance County, the Haw flows into the Jordan Lake reservoir, which is formed by the confluence of the Haw River and New Hope Creek . 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Jordan Lake dam, the Haw River joins the Deep River to form the Cape Fear River . The Haw River
1456-405: The Haw River is now the focus of several groups and government agencies, who are working to develop and preserve the Haw River. Traditional farming has been the backbone of the economy in the rural counties lining the Haw. Though farming is under pressure, it continues to thrive, providing poultry, beef, grain, and other products for American consumption, bolstering a main export of the state. As
1508-595: The Haw and other river basins, providing employment and centers for communities since the Civil War era. Today, a few mills continue to operate near and on the Haw River, including Copland Mills in Burlington, NC . The Haw also provides drinking water and recreational activities to a large portion of North Carolina, as 10% of the state's population lives in the Haw River Watershed. The conservation of
1560-401: The Haw flows through Ossipee and passes north of Burlington , and through the unincorporated community of Carolina . It goes through the town of Haw River . It flows south and is joined by Great Alamance Creek at Swepsonville and continues on to Saxapahaw . The river forms the southeast border of Alamance County, a border shared by Orange County and Chatham County . The course of
1612-648: The Jordan Lake State Recreation Area in Chatham County. In Chatham County In Alamance County In Guilford County In Forsyth County The Haw River has been dammed many times throughout its history to provide power for mills, irrigation for crops, and drinking water supplies. Some remnants of dams are still visible. The following dams are still extant on the Haw River: in order of development Piedmont (United States) The Piedmont / ˈ p iː d m ɒ n t /
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1664-535: The New Hope Creek. Occasionally, in the shallow, small upper pool, water from the WWTP raises nutrient levels above allowed limits. When normal flow is returned, they are safely diluted. Lower pools are not effected. Local and state governments cooperate and are often proactive in pollution prevention. For over one hundred years, textile and other industries built the economy of North Carolina. Many located along
1716-673: The Piedmont's eastern boundary with the Coastal Plain. To the west, it is mostly bounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains , the easternmost range of the Appalachians. The width of the Piedmont varies, being quite narrow above the Delaware River but nearly 300 miles (475 km) wide in North Carolina . The Piedmont's area is approximately 80,000 square miles (210,000 km ). The French word Piedmont comes from
1768-501: The South where cotton was historically the chief crop. In the central Piedmont region of North Carolina and Virginia , tobacco is the main crop, while in the north region there is more diversity, including orchards , dairying , and general farming . The portion of the Piedmont region in the Southern United States is closely associated with the Piedmont blues , a style of blues music that originated there in
1820-623: The amusement area. As part of the National Historical Register, the carousel attracts thousands of visitors yearly. The Burlington Carousel Festival, is held annually in the park. Burlington is home to the Burlington Boys' Choir , the oldest organization of its kind in the state. It was founded in 1959 and has toured widely around and outside the United States. Its founder, Eva Wiseman, was inspired by
1872-426: The citizens of Company Shops decided a new name was needed. In February 1887, a contest was held to decide a name, and one person submitted the name "Burlington" after seeing it on a passing train. An appointed committee for the town selected the name, and the name was officially changed through North Carolina State Legislature. Around the turn of the century, Edwin M. Holt established small textile operations along
1924-541: The city has a total area of 31.82 square miles (82.4 km ), of which 30.27 square miles (78.4 km ) is land and 1.55 square miles (4.0 km ) (4.87%) is water. The climate in this area is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Burlington has a Humid subtropical climate , abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. There are
1976-558: The city was 57.6% White , 28% African American , 0.7% Native American , 2.1% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 9.2% from other races , and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16% of the population. There were 20,632 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.9% were married couples living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% were non-families. 33% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who
2028-466: The country. Their contracts ensured Burlington's participation during the Cold War manufacturing and testing of emerging defense technologies. Four decades later (1991), however, Western Electric (then AT&T Federal Systems Division) permanently closed. During this century-and-a-half of economic change, Burlington grew, adapted and prospered. Originally the center of commerce for Company Shops,
2080-999: The downtown area still serves as the heart of today's community with financial services, government services, an expanded library, small shops, eateries and a restored theater. Downtown has also returned to its status as a major employment center, becoming the home to Laboratory Corporation of America , one of the world's largest biomedical testing firms and Burlington/Alamance County's largest employer. The Alamance Hotel , Allen House , Atlantic Bank and Trust Company Building , Beverly Hills Historic District , Downtown Burlington Historic District , East Davis Street Historic District , Efird Building , First Baptist Church , First Christian Church of Burlington , Polly Fogleman House , Holt-Frost House , Horner Houses , Lakeside Mills Historic District , McCray School , Menagerie Carousel , Moore-Holt-White House , South Broad-East Fifth Streets Historic District , Southern Railway Passenger Station , St. Athanasius Episcopal Church and Parish House and
2132-537: The federal government purchased and leased a 22-acre (8.9 ha) site to Fairchild Aircraft Corporation for the construction of test aircraft. After two years of production, the site was leased to Firestone Tire Company for the Army's tank rebuilding program. At the close of the war, the federal government chose not to leave, but to utilize the property for government contract business. This decision would bring Western Electric to town along with new employees from around
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2184-665: The late 19th century. According to the Piedmont Blues Preservation Society, most Piedmont blues musicians came from Virginia, North and South Carolina, and Georgia. During the Great Migration , African Americans migrated to the Piedmont. With the Appalachian Mountains to the west, those who might otherwise have spread into rural areas stayed in cities and were thus exposed to a broader mixture of music than those in, for example,
2236-484: The nearby The Valley Golf Course . The flagship of the Burlington Parks System, Burlington City Park offers more than 75 acres of activities for the entire family. It serves as the home of an amusement area consisting of a carousel, miniature train, boat and car ride, playground, amphitheater, baseball field, picnic shelters, and walking trails. A fully restored Dentzel Carousel is the highlight of
2288-410: The newly revised Jordan Lake Rules have improved regulatory issues which affect future pollution. Most sections of the Haw are clean by reports from the state Water Quality Section, securing it as a recreational and water supply asset. Since the installation of the new, combined Durham Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), Jordan Lake water tests clean as a water source, save one portion, the upper pool of
2340-434: The production of textiles. The decline of industry in the United States in the late 20th century has reduced pollution in the Haw River. However, the Haw is still in danger of pollution from suburban nutrient runoff and sediment. Efforts are underway to improve the ecology of the Haw River, but there is disagreement between various environmental groups, local governments, and economic interests as to how to proceed. Recently,
2392-548: The public North Carolina Community College System ) has campuses in Burlington and nearby Graham, offering multiple academic programs and specialized career training. Elon University (a private 4-year university) is in nearby Elon . Amtrak 's Piedmont train connects Burlington to Raleigh , Durham , Charlotte , Greensboro , and other points in central North Carolina. The Carolinian train continues to New York with intermediate stops including Richmond , Washington , Baltimore , and Philadelphia . Burlington Station
2444-462: The railroad. 57 buildings were constructed between 1855 and 1859, including structures for engine and machine shops, carpentry, blacksmithing, houses for workers and railway officials, and company headquarters. For a brief period, railroad directors changed the name of official name of " Company Shops " to " Vance " (1863–1864), the village returned to the "Company Shops" moniker in July 1864. During
2496-474: The rural Mississippi delta. Thus, Piedmont blues was influenced by many types of music, such as ragtime , country, and popular songs — styles that had comparatively less influence on blues music in other regions. Many major cities are located on the Atlantic Seaboard fall line , the eastern boundary of the Piedmont. (In Georgia and Alabama, where the Piedmont runs mostly east to west, the fall line
2548-731: The trail. The State of North Carolina has set up a state park on the Haw River in Guilford and Rockingham counties. There are also several city and county parks and golf courses located on the Haw, including Greensboro National Golf Club in Guilford County; Indian Valley Golf Course, Great Bend Park at Glencoe, Town and Country Park, The Challenge Golf Club, Quarry Hills Country Club, Swepsonville River Park, and Southwick Golf Course in Alamance County; and Robeson Creek Recreation Area and New Hope Overlook Campground located at
2600-554: The world". Not long after this historic opening, the railroad realized a pressing need for repair shops. With Alamance County's position along the new line, it became the logical choice for the shops' location. After several debates concerning where the shops would be located, Gen. Benjamin Trollinger, a progressive Alamance County manufacturer, made an offer that settled the matter. Gen. Trollinger owned land just northwest of Graham, and he convinced several other prominent citizens owning adjacent lots to join him and sell their property to
2652-407: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.01. In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 20, 6.5% from 20 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The average age was 38.3 years. The median income for a household in the city was $ 42,097, and the median income for
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#17327731726672704-447: Was the genesis of Burlington, North Carolina. The company selected a piece of land slightly west of present-day Graham . On January 29, 1856, the last spikes were driven into the final tie of the North Carolina Railroad project, uniting the cities of Goldsboro and Charlotte by rail. The next day, the first locomotive passed along the new route. When the iron horse arrived in Alamance County, locals referred to it as "the eighth wonder of
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