See All Photos

About Union

Union is a city in Union County of South Carolina. It is also the county seat. It is known for its WRM Amusement, Union Downtown Historic District, East Main Street-Douglass Heights Historic District, South Street-South Church Street Historic District, and Veterans Memorial park. Major attractions include Union County Museum, and Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site. The city hosts local annual festivals like Uniquely Union Festival and Union County Fair. Among the biggest companies in Union are International Paper Company, and Lockhart Power Company. The biggest schools here are University of South Carolina and Foster Park Elementary School. One of the best places to visit when you are in Union is the Sumter National Forest. Famous persons from Union include former professional basketball player Clifford Ray and NASCAR driver Cotton Owens.

-- Latest Update 2010/06/29 by writetalent