Magnolia, Burke County
Magnolia, North Carolina — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Magnolia, Burke County.
| City | Magnolia |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Burke |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 35.724296 |
| Longitude | -81.693708 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Magnolia is a locality in Burke County, North Carolina, United States. Magnolia is located at 35.7243°N, 81.6937°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28453.0.
Magnolia, a small settlement in Burke County, unfolds with a quiet grace amidst the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It lies 19.8 miles west of Hickory, NC (from Hickory, NC: bearing 268°T), and is situated 1.5 miles south-south-west of Morganton. The landscape here is a gentle embrace of green, where broadleaf forests climb the slopes, their canopies whispering secrets to the breeze that carries the scent of damp earth and pine. Creeks, born from the mountain springs, meander through the valleys, their waters cool and clear, reflecting the dappled sunlight that filters through the leaves. The air itself seems to possess a certain stillness, a peaceful pause that invites contemplation, and in the evenings, the western sky often ignites with hues of apricot and rose, a painterly farewell to the day that lends a soft glow to the surrounding fields. This patch of North Carolina has long been a place of quiet industry, its early days shaped by the fertile soil and the abundant timber. The local economy, though modest, has historically drawn strength from agriculture, with generations of families cultivating the land and raising livestock. While large-scale industry has largely bypassed Magnolia, a resilient spirit endures, fostering a sense of self-reliance and community. The roads here, often lined with venerable oaks and pines, lead to homes that seem to grow organically from the land, each with its own story etched into the weathered wood and the well-tended gardens, a living testament to the enduring connection between the people and their surroundings.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Magnolia, North Carolina with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Magnolia and Burke County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Magnolia is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Magnolia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |