Tag Archives: Burlington Jct.

Tornado Hits Troop 75 Campout in April 1966

Posted on January 12, 2026 by roger

On April 29, 1966, a small twister leveled the campsite of Troop 75 near Burlington Jct.  Nobody was seriously hurt, but Burlington temporarily lost its power and phone service.  Area farms suffered damage, and livestock was lost

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Burlington Jct. Native Albert David Medal of Honor Winner

Posted on January 4, 2026 by roger
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Mineral Springs Sanatorium – Burlington Jct. 1888-2000

Posted on January 3, 2026 by roger

This is a gallery of images for an article on Burlington Jct. Mineral Springs Sanatorium (1888-1920), while I work on the story.

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Profile Samuel Corken – Burlington Jct’s Most Colorful Character

Posted on January 3, 2026 by roger

Burlington Jct’s most colorful character was Samuel Corken, who operated a sanitarium 1888 and 1920 and marketed mineral water cures from water called “Nek-Roc” (Corken spelled backwards). Here’s a 1911 profile of his early days.

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Oil Wells at Burlington Jct.

Posted on January 3, 2026 by roger

In 904 and again in 1924, there was an oil boom in the Burlington Jct. Area. Both times proved to be busts, but they were exciting at the time.

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