Burke, Residential community in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Burke consists of developed neighborhoods spread across gently rolling terrain at 78 meters elevation, featuring wooded areas and multiple parks throughout the district.
The settlement originated around Burke's Station in the late 1840s after the construction of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, named after local judge Silas Burke.
The Burke Centre Fall Festival occurs each September, bringing together residents for local food, art displays, and entertainment in the community spaces.
Two Virginia Railway Express stations and multiple Metrobus routes connect Burke to Washington D.C., facilitating daily commutes for the 42,312 residents.
Burke Lake Park maintains extensive recreational facilities, including an 18-hole golf course, miniature train rides, and a 218-acre lake for fishing.
Location: Fairfax County
Elevation above the sea: 78 m
GPS coordinates: 38.78140,-77.27080
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:16
Lorton Reformatory
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Patriot Center
6.1 km
Burke Lake
3.7 km
Burke Lake Park
3.7 km
Historic Fairfax County Courthouse
6.9 km
Fountainhead Regional Park
7.3 km
Truro Church
8.1 km
29 Diner
9.1 km
Workhouse Arts Center
9.4 km
George Mason Stadium
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Ekoji Buddhist Temple
2.7 km
St. Mary's Church
5.4 km
Oak Hill
5.1 km
Accotink Creek
9 km
Historic Blenheim
8.4 km
Durga Temple of Virginia
6.1 km
City of Fairfax Historic District
7.9 km
William Gunnell House
7.9 km
Old Fairfax County Jail
7.8 km
Fairfax Public School
7.5 km
Old Town Hall
7.8 km
Sydenstricker School
4 km
Ratcliffe-Logan-Allison House
7.8 km
Springfield United Methodist Church
7.2 km
Regal Springfield Town Center Stadium 12
7.9 km
George Mason Regional Library
9 km
Hope Park Mill and Miller's House Robey's Mill
9.1 km
Burke Centre Community Library
4.1 kmReviews
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