Burke
Encyclopedia
People
- Burke (surname)
- Edmund BurkeEdmund BurkeEdmund Burke PC was an Irish statesman, author, orator, political theorist and philosopher who, after moving to England, served for many years in the House of Commons of Great Britain as a member of the Whig party....
, a prominent 18th century politician commonly referenced as simply "Burke" - Robert O'Hara BurkeRobert O'Hara BurkeRobert O'Hara Burke was an Irish soldier and police officer, who achieved fame as an Australian explorer. He was the leader of the ill-fated Burke and Wills expedition, which was the first expedition to cross Australia from south to north, finding a route across the continent from the settled...
, a prominent Australian explorer
Australia
- Burke Developmental RoadBurke Developmental RoadThe Burke Developmental Road is a Queensland developmental road. It links Cloncurry and Normanton in a south–north direction, then continues to the east 30 km north from Normanton, till Dimbulah, where it becomes the Mareeba Dimbulah Road....
, a Queensland road - Burke Shire CouncilBurke Shire CouncilThe Shire of Burke is a Local Government Area located in North West Queensland. The shire lies on the south coast of the Gulf of Carpentaria and abuts the border with the Northern Territory. It covers an area of , and has existed as a local government entity since 1885...
, a local government area in Queensland
United States
- Burke County, GeorgiaBurke County, GeorgiaBurke County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 22,243. The 2007 Census Estimate showed a population of 22,754...
- Burke, IdahoBurke, IdahoBurke is a ghost town in Burke-Canyon in Shoshone County, Idaho, United States. Once a thriving silver and lead town, it is now far smaller than at its height. In 2002, about 300 people lived in or nearby Burke Canyon...
, a ghost town - Burke (town), New YorkBurke (town), New YorkBurke is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. The population was 1,359 at the 2000 census.The Town of Burke is a town in the northeastern part of the county. The town is east of the Village of Malone, the county seat...
- Burke (village), New YorkBurke (village), New YorkBurke is a village in Franklin County, New York, USA. The population was 213 at the 2000 census.The Village of Burke is in the Town of Burke and is northeast of the Village of Malone.- History :...
- Burke (village), New York
- Burke County, North CarolinaBurke County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 89,148 people, 34,528 households, and 24,342 families residing in the county. The population density was 176 people per square mile . There were 37,427 housing units at an average density of 74 per square mile...
- Burke County, North DakotaBurke County, North Dakota-National protected areas:*Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge *Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge -Demographics:As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 2,242 people, 1,013 households, and 680 families residing in the county. The population density was 2.0 people per square mile...
- Burke, South DakotaBurke, South DakotaBurke is a city in Gregory County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 604 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Gregory County.-Geography:Burke is located at ....
- Burke, VermontBurke, VermontBurke is a town in Caledonia County, Vermont, United States. The population was 1,571 at the 2000 census. The town contains the villages of East Burke, West Burke and Burke Hollow.-Geography:...
- Burke, VirginiaBurke, Virginia-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 57,737 people, 19,215 households, and 15,756 families residing in the community. Burke is the largest community in Virginia recognized by the Census Bureau, other than counties and incorporated cities . The population density was 5,008.0 people per...
- Burke, WisconsinBurke, WisconsinBurke is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,990 at the 2000 census. The town is set to be annexed by the City of Madison, the Village of De Forest, and the City of Sun Prairie by 2036.-Geography:...
Other uses
- Burke Avenue (IRT White Plains Road Line)Burke Avenue (IRT White Plains Road Line)Burke Avenue is a local station on the IRT White Plains Road Line of the New York City Subway. Located in the Bronx at the intersection of Burke Avenue and White Plains Road, it is served by the 2 train at all times, and the 5 train during rush hours in peak direction.This elevated station, opened...
, a subway station found in the borough of the Bronx in New York City - Burke CorporationBurke CorporationBurke Corporation is a manufacturer of pizza toppings and other fully cooked meat products for use in the restaurant, foodservice and prepared foods industries. Burke is headquartered in Nevada, Iowa, with a second production facility in Ames, Iowa...
, a foodservice manufacturer - Burke, Inc.Burke, Inc.Burke, Inc. is a full-service custom market research and decision support company. The company is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH with regional offices in California, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, and Texas...
, a market research company - House of Burke, are a Hiberno-Norman noble house, the descendants of William de Burgh (c.1160?-1204)
See also
- Division of Burke (disambiguation)
- Bourke, New South WalesBourke, New South Wales-Transportation:Bourke can be reached by the Mitchell Highway, with additional sealed roads from town to the north , east and south . The town is also served by Bourke Airport and has Countrylink bus service to other regional centres, like Dubbo...
, a town in Australia - Burke's PeerageBurke's PeerageBurke's Peerage publishes authoritative, in-depth historical guides to the royal and titled families of the United Kingdom, such as Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, and of many other countries. Founded in 1826 by British genealogist John Burke Esq., and continued by his son, Sir John...
- Omaha Burke High SchoolOmaha Burke High SchoolHarry A. Burke High School is a secondary school located in Omaha, Nebraska. The principal is Dr. Deborah Frison. The school's mascot is the Bulldogs.Each year in May, the Nebraska State Track Meet is held at the school...
, Omaha, Nebraska, USA - Arleigh Burke class destroyerArleigh Burke class destroyerThe Arleigh Burke class of guided missile destroyers is the United States Navy's first class of destroyer built around the Aegis combat system and the SPY-1D multi-function phased array radar. The class is named for Admiral Arleigh "31-Knot" Burke, the most famous American destroyer officer of...
- Burke Museum of Natural History and CultureBurke Museum of Natural History and CultureThe Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture has been a Washington state museum since 1899. It is located at the University of Washington campus at the intersection of N.E. 45th Street and 17th Avenue N.E. in Seattle, Washington, USA, in the University District. It is the only major natural...
, Seattle, Washington, USA - John S. Burke Catholic High SchoolJohn S. Burke Catholic High SchoolJohn S. Burke Catholic High School, referred to locally as Burke or Burke Catholic, is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Goshen, New York. It is located within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York. It is the only Catholic high school located in Orange County. The school's colors are...
, Goshen, Orange County, New York - Berk (disambiguation)
- Bourke (disambiguation)
- Burk (disambiguation)