Morganton, since 1777

Morganton is a city in and the county seat of Burke County, North Carolina, United States. We’re gathering its old postcards, photos and papers from public archives right now.

Photo: Ron Reiring

249 years of Morganton

Every find lands on the timeline as it comes in. Gaps show where the archives go quiet, and where neighbors can help.

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