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.
The Queen’s Cup Steeplechase is held in Mineral Springs the last Saturday of April each year. Union County is also host to the yearly Boll Weevil Festival in Marshville.
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The Carolinas Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 397
Monroe, NC 28111
Union County Historical Society
P.O. Box 222
Monroe, NC 28110
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Across the Region - CharlotteObserver.com
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Across the Region
CharlotteObserver.com … resurfacing more than 30 miles of roadway; replacing guardrails; and adding turn lanes at the intersections of US 601 and NC 205 in Union County. … |
Three charged in series of break-ins - The Enquirer Journal
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Three charged in series of break-ins
The Enquirer Journal MONROE â The Union County Sheriff's Office has arrested three men in connection with a series of residential break-ins across Union County. … |
Blood drives slated in July - The Enquirer Journal
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Blood drives slated in July
The Enquirer Journal … NC Highway 16, Waxhaw. â July 10, 3 pm to 7:30 pm, Union Country Sheriff's Office, Union County Agricultural Services Center, 3230 Presson Road, Monroe. … |
Detectives Stop Major Robbery Spree - WSOCtv.com
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Detectives Stop Major Robbery Spree
WSOCtv.com UNION CO., NC — Detectives in Union County arrested three people in connection with a major robbery spree. Antonio Thomas, 22, remained in jail Thursday … |
Work begins next week on NC 218 - CharlotteObserver.com
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Work begins next week on NC 218
CharlotteObserver.com … resurfacing more than 30 miles of roadway; replacing guardrails; and adding turn lanes at the intersections of US 601 and NC 205 in Union County. … |
Pay for New Hanover County public school employees has declined - StarNewsOnline.com
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Pay for New Hanover County public school employees has declined
StarNewsOnline.com The superintendent of Union County Schools makes $185000 compared to Lerch's $199000. Union County's pay for its assistant superintendents is between … |
