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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