 Burlington was formed as a "Towne" by the West Jersey proprietors, and was interrelated to Burlington City during its early days.It was incorporated on February 21, 1798 by the Township Act of 1798, enacted by the New Jersey Legislature, as one of the initial group of 104 townships incorporated in New Jersey.Burlington City was reincorporated within the township as of March 14, 1851, at which time a portion of the township was annexed to the city.