Union County, County in southern Iowa, United States
Union County spans across 426 square miles of agricultural land with Creston serving as the county seat and main population center.
The county received its name in 1853 during pre-Civil War tensions, emphasizing the desire of citizens to maintain national unity.
The Bluegrass Association, founded in 1889, constructed a Bluegrass Palace at Union County Fairgrounds to display agricultural products from 18 regional counties.
The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad maintains a primary network through Union County for transporting grain and coal to various markets.
Mormon settlers established Mount Pisgah as a temporary station in eastern Union County, which later became a base for California Gold Rush travelers.
Location: Iowa
Inception: 1853
Capital city: Creston
Website: http://www.unioncountyiowa.org
Shares border with: Madison County, Ringgold County, Adair County, Clarke County, Decatur County, Adams County, Taylor County
Website: http://unioncountyiowa.org
GPS coordinates: 41.02583,-94.24139
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:10
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