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Commerce, culture, and industry are hallmarks of Burke County and Morganton, its county seat. Textile and furniture are traditional industries, along with newcomers that include Caterpillar and Kimball Glass. Spectacular scenery, historic preservation, and many cultural events attract tourists to the area.
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Morganton is a town of 16,700, but it has a rich history and culture. From a famous senator to an American Indian archaeological site, and from mountain views to local breweries, Morganton has much to offer.
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Our State
(NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 84 Issue 10, March 2017,
p55-56, 58-59, il, por, map
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35853
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Railroading in this case involved Pullman cars. Riding the rails the fashioned way was still possible through the National Railroad Historic Society and smaller model railroad groups. Highlighting the difference of the train experience not by Amtrak were factors involved with steam and coal power locomotives. Illustrating the uniqueness also was a description of a trip starting in Roanoke and ending in Greensboro.
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Morganton, founded in 1784 by an act of the North Carolina General Assembly, is OUR STATE magazine's Tar Heel town of the month. The town is a mixture of progress and tradition. History lives on through its many buildings; twenty-one are on the National Register of Historic Places. A vibrant arts community and recreational offerings attract visitors to this Burke County community.
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11730
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Morganton, county seat of Burke County, is OUR STATE magazine's featured Tar Heel town of the month.
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