The City of Morganton is the county seat of Burke County and sits on the Catawba River in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Morganton is gifted with scenic rural landscapes, bountiful natural resources, abundant outdoor adventure opportunities, and people who love our community. Charlotte and Asheville are just over an hour’s drive away.Morganton has about 17,000 residents and provides big city services - such as a municipal auditorium that hosts Broadway shows and local talent alike, City-operated cable, internet, and phone, and an outstanding array of recreation offerings - yet maintains its small town charm. The City operates with an attitude of teamwork and respect while seeking opportunities to enrich this unique and special place. We have a strong reputation of partnering with businesses and citizens to find ways to create an outstanding community for everyone to live, work and play.
