Burlington
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Burlington
Burlington was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 30, 1976. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. The listing covers 34.7 acres.
What it isHistoric plantation house located near Petersburg, Virginia, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 24 MB · National Archives↗Finding Burlington
Near Matoaca, VA (0.7 mi from the town center)
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Burlington
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Burlington
Is Burlington on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 30, 1976 (Register number 76002102).
Is Burlington a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Petersburg Breakthrough Battlefield, 3 miles away.
Can you visit Burlington?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Burlington?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 24 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 41680407 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.