Alamance County was founded in 1849 and has great historical significance. The very first armed resistance against the British occurred in Alamance County in 1771 during the Battle of Alamance. An outdoor play, titled the Sword of Peace outlines the struggles that Quakers faced during the American Revolution. The historical play is regularly performed in Snow Camp, in southern Alamance County. Some families in the area have roots here all the way back to colonial times and take pride in the temperate climate, outstanding schools and recreation facilities, deep roots in the American past, active volunteer communities, and colorful cultural celebrations. For information on life in Alamance County, visit our Area Information section or Contact Burlington Life.

Communities

Alamance County contains ten municipalities: Burlington, Graham, Mebane, Elon, Gibsonville, Green Level, Haw River, Swepsonville, Village of Alamance, and the Town of Ossipee. Of the county's 66,955 person work force, about 28,000 are employed in each of the following industries: manufacturing, trade/transportation/utilities, and education and health services. A progressive economic development program continues to attract many diversified industries. There are more rural sections of the county which offer real estate that is perfect for those desiring a little more breathing room. For complete information on our communities and what they offer, visit our Area Information section or Contact Burlington Life.

Education

Education is in very important in Alamance County. The Alamance County School system is recognized as one of the finest public school systems in NC. In addition, there are several highly acclaimed private institutions in the area including Burlington Christian School Academy (K - 12), Burlington Day School (K - 12) and River Mill Academy (K - 12).

Alamance Community College offers a very wide range of programs and services for adults including many programs not found everywhere such as Animal Care, Biotechnology, Culinary Technology, Horticulture, and Dental Assisting. Students may choose from curriculum areas of business, health and public services, and industrial and graphics technologies, or complete course work for transfer to a four-year college or university.

Elon University is a dynamic private comprehensive university known for excellent arts and sciences along with outstanding professional programs. Elon is recognized by Princeton Review for having one of the nation's most beautiful campuses. The wooded grounds have been designated a botanical garden.

For more info on all Burlington area schools & colleges, visit our Area Information section or Contact Burlington Life.

Health

Alamance Regional Medical Center is a not-for-profit community healthcare organization, committed to improving the health of the citizens of Alamance County and its surrounding communities through the provision of a continuum of high quality clinical, educational, preventive-wellness, and support services in a safe and friendly environment.

It is committed to being desired and chosen by the community for the provision of healthcare services due to excellent service, modern facilities and equipment, skilled and compassionate staff, friendly environment, and relationships with other healthcare organizations. Their goal is to be the community healthcare organization that is recognized as setting the statewide standard for excellence and responsiveness.

Being only minutes away from the medical centers at Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill, the Burlington area provides some of the finest medical facilities in the world. For more information on healthcare in Alamance County, visit our Area Information section or Contact Burlington Life.

Arts & Culture

The arts play an important part of Burlington and Alamance County living. The Alamance County Arts Council includes over a dozen individual groups including Alamance Artisans, a North Carolina guild formed to nurture the production of fine crafts and fine arts, increase awareness of the value of handmade objects; the Imagination Theatre, an intergenerational community theatre; the Alamance Children's Theatre, a young people community theatre that encourages children to become actively involved in and knowledgeable of the theatre arts, and many more.

Because of it proximity to the university of Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill, Alamance County offers arts and cultural opportunities found in cities throughout the world. For more information, visit our Area Information section or Contact Burlington Life.

Burlington & Alamance County Real Estate

Real estate choices in the Burlington / Alamance County include luxury homes, condos and townhouses, golf villas and patio homes, and large-acreage estates. Prices range from the low $100,000 to over $1,000,000. Low building costs and property taxes, compared to many other areas of the country, make Burlington and Alamance County a very attractive location to buy or build. Contact Burlington Life to learn more about the Burlington, NC and surrounding area real estate and properties available.

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