Free Union is a part of the Albemarle County metro area of Virginia. People first came to the Free Union area to settle in the 1700’s and the town eventually became a part of Albemarle County in 1761. Free Union takes great pride in the Annual Free Union 4th of July Parade. The designated schools for the children of Free Union are the Charlottesville City Schools. Among the biggest companies in Free Union are Mission Home Bake Shop and Elfi Frankfurt Interiors. Free Union is rich with history and one of the best places to visit when in town is the Free Union Baptist Church built in 1837.