This work was originally published as a series of articles in the Boone County Recorder newspaper during February 1911. The articles were written by prominent members of the Burlington, Kentucky community. They cover the high points of Burlington history up to the point of publication. Topics include early stores, schools, and businesses of the town, as well as a description of the town streets at that time and a list of the prominent residents, such as judges, ministers, doctors and businessmen.

The articles were transcribed from the microfilm located at the Boone County Public Library. The compilation was read by local historian James R. Duvall.