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(1833- )
Located in Des Moines County
Population is 23,982 as of the 2020 census
Originally called Shoquoquon
Formerly the capital of the Iowa territory (1837-1841)

Why Burlington, Iowa might be annoying:

It is overshadowed by neighboring Des Moines.
It shares its name with both the cities in Ontario and Vermont.
It changed its name from Shoquoquon as a result of the land’s first settler, John Gray electing to name it after his hometown in Vermont.
It has harsh cold winters and hot humid summers.
Its biggest attraction is Snake Alley, a street which is more crooked then San Francisco‘a famed Lombard Street.
Its economy primarily relies on the industrial sector.

Why Burlington, Iowa might not be annoying:

Its location along the Mississippi River leads to some picturesque scenery.
It was considered a major shipping port along the Mississippi River during the steamboat era.
The Snake Alley Criterium, which is considered one of the most physically challenging races in the Midwest is held here.
Its downtown area is home to significantly historic buildings within the state.
The first Aldi store in North America was located here.
It is the birthplace of Super Bowl XXXIV MVP Kurt Warner.

Credit: Eddie Burphy

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