Burlington, Texas

Burlington is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Milam County, Texas, United States.

[3] The earliest settlers in the area included John and Michael Jones.

The pair built cabins in the area circa 1867, with the community initially being named Irish Settlement.

The post office was operated in the home of Timothy Gleason, a native of Tipperary, Ireland, who changed the town's name to Burlington, after Burlington, Vermont.

[19][17][18] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.