Burlington isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Burlington is an unincorporated historic community Linn County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. It was located about a mile downriver from Peoria.
Linn County County holds 9 documented ghost towns, including Boston, Cascadia, Orleans — Burlington keeps them company on the map.
The story of Burlington
Oregon's ghost towns are timber camps and high-desert gold strikes, preserved by dry air and long distances.
Burlington is an unincorporated historic community Linn County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. It was located about a mile downriver from Peoria.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Burlington is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.
Getting there
Here's the honest truth: access to Burlington is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Burlington is roughly 44.4471, -123.2054 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.
Good to know
Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Burlington FAQs
01Where is Burlington located?
02What county is Burlington in?
03What is the history of Burlington?
04What remains at Burlington today?
05Can you visit Burlington?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Burlington, Linn County, Oregon”), CC BY-SA.
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