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Union County Map, North Carolina

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Union County, North Carolina

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Union County sits just southeast of Charlotte. It’s one of the fastest-growing counties in North Carolina. Monroe is the county seat. It has a beautifully preserved downtown.

The county has a rich agricultural heritage. But it’s rapidly urbanizing. New subdivisions are popping up all over. The county is also home to Wingate University.

Union County has some unique claims to fame, including Jesse Helms who hailed from here. Cane Creek Park is a local favorite because it’s great for fishing, camping, and boating.

CategoryDetails
County NameUnion County
County SeatMonroe
PopulationApproximately 250,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesMonroe, Indian Trail, Waxhaw, Marshville
Interstates and HighwaysInterstate 485, U.S. Route 74, U.S. Route 601
FIPS Code37-179
Total Area641 square miles (land and water)
Adjacent CountiesCabarrus County (North), Stanly County (Northeast), Anson County (East), Chesterfield County, South Carolina (Southeast), Lancaster County, South Carolina (Southwest), Mecklenburg County (Northwest)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.9893° N, 80.5500° W
EtymologyNamed after a compromise after a dispute between local Whigs and Democrats
Major LandmarksCane Creek Park, Monroe Historic District
WebsiteUnion County Website

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