Union County Genealogy
Union county was formed in 1842 from parts of Anson County and Mecklenburg County. Its name was a compromise between Whigs, who wanted to name the new county for Henry Clay, and Democrats, who wanted to name it for Andrew Jackson. The county seat is Monroe.
Union County is divided into the following townships: Goose Creek, Jackson, Marshville, Monroe, New Salem, Vance , Buford , Lanes Creek, and Sandy Ridge.
* Brooklandwood in the Union County town of Mineral Springs is the site of the Queens Cup Steeplechase, one of steeplechase horse racing’s major annual events. The program consists of several races, and is held the last Saturday of April. The schedule of events also features a Jack Russell Terrier judging contest. Over 10,000 people descend on Mineral Springs from all parts of the country to take part in this day long event of races and other activities.
* The Union County town of Marshville is the site of the Boll Weevil Festival, an annual street fair and carnival that takes place every fall.
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Union County Genealogy Resources
Union County NCGenWeb Archives
The Union County Heritage Room
The Heritage Room
Old Union County Courthouse, First Floor
P.O. Box 397
Monroe, NC 28111
Hours: Mondays-Wednesdays – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Thursdays – 1:00 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Closed: The week of Thanksgiving and two weeks at Christmas.
Please call for confirmation of holiday hours. – 704-289-6737
FAX number is: 704-283-3782
The Carolinas Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 397
Monroe, NC 28111
Union County Historical Society
P.O. Box 397
Monroe, NC 28111
Union County Historic
Preservation Commission
P. O. Box 282
Monroe , NC 28111
Union County Government
Union County Government – Official Site
Union County Register of Deeds
Mailing Address:
Union County Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 248
Monroe, NC 28111
Physical Address:
Union County Register Of Deeds
Union County Courthouse
500 Main Street
Monroe, NC 28111
8:30am – 5:00pm Mon – Fri
(704)283-3797
Union County Public Library
Monroe Library
316 East Windsor Street
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 283-8184
Hours:
Monday & Tuesday 9:30 am – 8 pm
Wednesday & Thursday 9:30 am – 7pm
Friday 9:30 am – 6 pm
Saturday 1 pm – 5 pm
Sunday 2 pm – 5pm
The Norvan K. and Sarah Craig Dickerson Genealogy & Local History section of the Union County Public Library in Monroe houses a number of unique and/or useful items for genealogical or historical research.
Union West Regional
123 Unionville-Indian Trail Road,
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 821-7475
Hours:
Monday – Thursday 9:30 am – 7 pm
Friday 9:30 am – 6 pm
Saturday 1 pm – 5 pm
Sunday 2 pm – 5pm
Edwards Memorial Marshville
414 Hasty Street
Marshville, NC 28103
(704) 624-2828
Hours:
Monday – Thursday 9:30 am – 7 pm
Friday 9:30 am – 6 pm
Saturday 1 pm – 5 pm
Sunday 2 pm – 5pm
Waxhaw Branch
509 South Providence Street
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 843-3131
Hours:
Monday & Thursday 9:30 am – 7 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 am – 6 pm
Saturday 1 pm – 5 pm
Union County Cities and Towns
* Fairview (town)
* Hemby Bridge
* Indian Trail
* JAARS
* Lake Park
* Marshville
* Marvin
* Mineral Springs
* Monroe (County Seat & Largest City)
* Stallings
* Unionville
* Waxhaw
* Weddington
* Wesley Chapel
* Wingate
Census
1850 Federal Census Transcription
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Union County
Query Forums
Latest North Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Union County from the Forum:
North Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: Union County NC Genealogy Queries – Recent Topics
Gloria Alexander on “Relatives of Baxter Lee Thomas”
I am looking for information (phone or addresses) on the sons or
grandchildren of Baxter Lee Thomas. The sons were, Ben, Blair, and
Shelton. I would like to talk with anyone who knows where I can
reach them at. I am the step-granddaughter of Grandpa Lee. He
was married to my Grandmother Elsie. You can contact me at:
gloriah@windstream.net or 704-694-9608. Thank you: Gloria
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Local DA one of dozens statewide demanding SBI lab audit – WBTV
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Local DA one of dozens statewide demanding SBI lab audit
WBTV That's what District Attorneys from across North Carolina are demanding, including the DA for Union County, NC "We work on behalf of justice and justice … Attorney generals asking for audit of SBI labs district attorney DAs demand full SBI audit |
D.A. says outcome of Union case unaffected by SBI’s involvement – Charlotte Observer
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D.A. says outcome of Union case unaffected by SBI's involvement
Charlotte Observer An audit that found the State Bureau of Investigation withheld or distorted evidence in 235 cases also included a case in Union County, … |
NCDOT should put end to bypasses of bypasses – Charlotte Observer
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NCDOT should put end to bypasses of bypasses
Charlotte Observer Everyone wants a new Monroe Bypass mainly because Monroe and Union County allowed so much ugly, sprawling, commercial development along US 74 that it's now … Monroe Bypass gets final approval |
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York County Checkpoint Results
FOX Charlotte The North Carolina Highway Patrol and the Gaston County Police Department also participated in this public safety check point Officers made 1 Driving While … 19 cited, 1 arrested at Hwy. 321 checkpoint |
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