Union County, South Carolina





County in South Carolina, United States
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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
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
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
- Spartanburg County - north
- Cherokee County - northeast
- York County - east
- Chester County - southeast
- Fairfield County - south
- Newberry County - southwest
- Laurens County - west
Demographics
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).
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Education
Union County is served by the Union County School District, which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools.
Notable people
- William Henry Gist, Governor of South Carolina from 1858 to 1860
- Thomas Brandon, a prominent figure in the American Revolutionary War
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Union County, South Carolina
- List of counties in South Carolina
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