Burlington, Ohio

Burlington, Ohio
William C. Johnston House
Location of Burlington, Ohio
Coordinates: 38°24′46″N 82°30′40″W / 38.41278°N 82.51111°W / 38.41278; -82.51111
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyLawrence
TownshipFayette
Area
  Total
1.42 sq mi (3.67 km2)
  Land1.39 sq mi (3.61 km2)
  Water0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation
554 ft (169 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
2,416
  Density1,733.14/sq mi (669.34/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
45680 (South Point)
FIPS code39-10352
GNIS feature ID2393357

Burlington is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 2,416 at the 2020 census. Connected to neighboring Huntington, West Virginia and connected via the West Huntington Bridge over the Ohio River, it is part of the Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area. Burlington was once the leading community of Lawrence County, being the first county seat and the location of the county's first post office. “The Memory Man” by David Baldacci takes place in Burlington. The main character is Amos Decker. There are 7 books in this series.