Burke County Courthouse, County courthouse in Morganton, United States.

The Old Burke County Courthouse at 102 East Union Street is a two-story square stone building on a raised basement in Classical Revival style, with pedimented porticos on two sides. Its exterior was stuccoed in 1885, and a 1903 renovation by architect Frank Milburn raised the porticos and replaced the simple cupola with a Baroque-style one.

Scottish builder James Binnie constructed the courthouse between 1833 and 1835 using local stone with assistance from German stonemason Frederick Roderick. The building served as an active courthouse for more than 140 years before administrative operations relocated to a new facility in 1976.

The North Carolina Supreme Court held sessions at this courthouse from 1847 to 1862, serving attorneys and residents from western counties.

The Old Courthouse stands on the lawn at 102 East Union Street in downtown Morganton, within the Morganton Downtown Historic District. Its exterior, including the 1901 cupola, can be seen from the street at any time. The old courtroom and the Heritage Museum inside are used for lectures, meetings and events, so check opening times with the Historic Burke Foundation before visiting.

The 1851 killing of Samuel Fleming by attorney William Waightstill Avery happened just feet from the judge's bench while court was in recess. Avery was tried for murder but acquitted on grounds of temporary insanity.