The area was known as "West Chateaugay," and was proposed to be the town of "Birney," but the name "Burke" was selected instead, presumably for Edmund Burke, the British statesman.
- CountyFranklin County
- Population1,421 (2020 U.S. Census)
The area was known as "West Chateaugay," and was proposed to be the town of "Birney," but the name "Burke" was selected instead, presumably for Edmund Burke, the British statesman.
Burke, New York gifts and souvenirs: 16 designs made from Burke's own map, landmarks and history, from $16 to $95. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
| Popular | Price |
|---|---|
| Burke Hometown Ornament | $23 |
| Burke Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| Burke Est. Tee | from $33 |
| Burke Town Line Mug | from $26 |
| Burke Market Tote | $37 |
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The town was first settled prior to 1800. The area was known as "West Chateaugay," and was proposed to be the town of "Birney," but the name "Burke" was selected instead, presumably for Edmund Burke, the British statesman. The town of Burke was formed in 1844 from the town of Chateaugay.
Almanzo Wilder, often thought to be a native of nearby Malone, actually grew up on a farm in Burke. He was the husband of Little House on the Prairie author Laura Ingalls Wilder, who told his story in the novel Farmer Boy. The son of James and Angeline Day Wilder, he was born on his family's farm on February 13, 1857. In 1875, the family left to settle in Minnesota.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Burke, New York, revision 1373548086 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Burke's population was 1,421 in the 2020 U.S. Census, down from 1,465 in 2010.