Place:Burlington, Skagit, Washington, United States

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NameBurlington
TypeCity
Coordinates48.472°N 122.328°W
Located inSkagit, Washington, United States
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Burlington is a city in Skagit County, Washington, United States. Its population was recorded as 8,388 in the 2010 census. Burlington is located approximately halfway between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. The city is included in the Mount Vernon–Anacortes, Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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History

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Burlington began as a logging camp, established by John P. Millett and William McKay, in 1882. It was officially incorporated on June 16, 1902.

Originally, Burlington's businesses were centered on Fairhaven Avenue. Today, Fairhaven Avenue is the center of Burlington's old downtown, which has since been revitalized.

In 2007, the city opened a new library and city hall.

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Indigent defense ruling

In December 2013, U.S. District Judge Robert Lasnik determined that Burlington had systematically violated its duty to offer effective legal representation to defendants who couldn't afford an attorney. The ruling required Burlington and Mount Vernon to hire a public defense supervisor to ensure their defense system complies with constitutional standards.

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2016 shooting

On September 24, 2016, five people were shot and killed at Cascade Mall in Burlington.

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