Burlington, California facts for kids

Burlington is a small community located in Humboldt County, California. It used to be known by other names, like Tighe and Green's Camp. You can find Burlington about 1 mile (1.6 km) southeast of a town called Weott. It sits at an elevation of about 177 feet (54 meters) above sea level.

History of Burlington

Have you ever wondered how places get their names? The name Burlington is a mix of two other communities on the San Francisco Peninsula in California: Atherton and Burlingame.

A man named L. L. Chapman helped name Burlington. He was a businessman who graduated from Stanford University. Mr. Chapman had many business connections in the area. He wanted Burlington to become a well-off and important place, so he chose a name that sounded fancy and successful, combining parts of those other wealthy towns.