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Union County Map, Mississippi

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Union County, Mississippi

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Union County sits in the northeast corner of Mississippi, near the Tennessee and Alabama borders. Locals are proud of their William Faulkner connection. That’s right. The famous author was born here.

Fishing is big in Union County. Sardis Lake, just to the west and outside the county, brings in anglers from all over. You’ll find some of the best catfish around these parts.

The Tanglefoot Trail runs through the county, offering 44 miles of scenic hiking and biking. Festivals like the Tallahatchie Riverfest bring the community together each year.

CategoryDetails
County NameUnion County
County SeatNew Albany
PopulationApproximately 29,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesNew Albany, Myrtle, Blue Springs, Ingomar, Etta
Interstates and HighwaysUS 78 (I-22), MS 15, MS 30
FIPS Code28-145
Total Area (Land and Water)417 square miles (Land: 416 sq mi, Water: 1 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Benton County (North), Tippah County (North), Prentiss County (East), Lee County (Southeast), Pontotoc County (South), Lafayette County (Southwest), Marshall County (Northwest)
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CT)
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.4936° N, 89.0257° W
EtymologyNamed for the concept of “union” after the United States
Major LandmarksTanglefoot Trail, Union County Heritage Museum, New Albany City Park

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