Union County, South Carolina
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Union County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 27,244. The county seat is Union. The county was created in 1785.
History[edit | edit source]
Union County was formed in 1785 as part of the Ninety-Six District. It was named for the old Union Church, which served both the Presbyterians and the Episcopalians. The county has a rich history, including its role in the American Revolutionary War.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 516 square miles (1,340 km²), of which 514 square miles (1,330 km²) is land and 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²) (0.4%) is water.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Spartanburg County - north
- Cherokee County - northeast
- York County - east
- Chester County - southeast
- Fairfield County - south
- Newberry County - southwest
- Laurens County - west
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 27,244 people, 10,000 households, and 6,500 families residing in the county. The population density was 53 people per square mile (20/km²).
Communities[edit | edit source]
City[edit | edit source]
Towns[edit | edit source]
Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]
Education[edit | edit source]
Union County is served by the Union County School District, which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools.
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- William Henry Gist, Governor of South Carolina from 1858 to 1860
- Thomas Brandon, a prominent figure in the American Revolutionary War
See also[edit | edit source]
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Union County, South Carolina
- List of counties in South Carolina
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