The City of Union and
Union County
The warm welcome The City of Union
extends to newcomers and visitors is more than Southern hospitality.
It's our way of life. You'll find an over abundance of
friendliness in Union.
We welcome you because we've built a
community here that we're proud of. Most of us wouldn't want to live
anywhere else. We've developed the perfect blend of traditional values
and progressive attitudes. We welcome you to our wonderful
community!
Over 31,000 residents live throughout the
county and its four major communities - the City of Union and the towns
of Lockhart, Jonesville, and Carlisle. Prominently located in the
Piedmont Region of South Carolina, Union County is convenient to the
major metropolitan areas of Greenville, Columbia and Charlotte.
Our area has attracted national attention
for its surge in economic growth, and its diverse, progressive business community
that is a perfect blend of tradition and technology. Our industrial
parks have been developed through cooperation between the state, city and county
governments. Union County is a viable,
vibrant place to do business.
It's rural and peaceful here. Even
so, Union County is moving ahead, but not at the expense of our
small-town neighborly attitude.
History, Tradition,
and a Strong Sense of Community
Union County was named for the old Union
Church, erected in 1765 near the present day town of Union. The early
settlers in the area were mainly Scotch-Irish from Virginia and
Pennsylvania who began immigrating to the South Carolina upcountry in
the 1750s.
Union County residents take great pride
in pioneering roots that date back to the country's birth. That
underlying strength has endured providing the community with a strong
sense of pride and cooperation...cooperation that helps its citizens
work together to build a prosperous future.
A rich and fabled history provides the
foundation for much of the county's allure. Union County was the scene
of several significant battles during the Revolutionary War, including
the battles of Musgrove's Mill (August 18, 1780), and the Battle of
Blackstock (November 20, 1780).
There is much more to Union. The
people exhibit a strong character and friendliness that is hard to
find. Civic clubs, and over 100 Churches are an integral part of life
here, sponsoring programs that help the needy, provide support for
senior citizens, and work with young people.
The City of Union is governed under the
Mayor-Council form of government by a seven-member city council.
The council is composed of six council members elected from six council
districts and a mayor elected at-large to four-year, staggered terms of
office. The mayor chairs the council meetings and is responsible
for all the day to day operations and general management of the City.
The offices of mayor,
finance director, utility director, city clerk, personnel director,
taxes and licenses, utility customer service, and council chambers are
located on the first floor of the city municipal building at 101 Sharpe
Avenue while the building & zoning department is located in the
downstairs area of City Hall. The public safety department is located at 215 Thompson
Boulevard.
The following are some historical photos
of Union since the late 1800's.
