Union County, County administrative division in Eastern Tennessee, United States.
Description
Union County is an administrative division in eastern Tennessee defined by valleys, rivers, and forested regions with rural settlements scattered throughout. The territory combines agricultural communities with natural landscapes, creating a mixed structure of open fields and woodland areas.
History
The territory was established in 1850, marking an important expansion of Tennessee's administrative structure during the state's 19th-century growth. Its creation was part of the broader reorganization of boundaries and districts that followed settlement patterns across the region.
Culture
The place shapes local identity through traditional gatherings and festivals that reflect connections to regional customs and values. Community members nurture a shared sense of belonging through events that mirror the cultural rhythm of the broader region.
Practical
Maynardville serves as the county seat and concentrates government offices and public services for residents and visitors. The center provides access to administrative functions that support daily life throughout the region.
Did you know?
The area is a haven for those who value the mountains and natural river landscapes of the region. This geographical setting makes it a place where closeness to nature and mountain culture define everyday life.
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4.6 km
Museum of Appalachia
23.3 km
Norris Dam State Park
24.6 km
House Mountain
19.9 km
Big Ridge State Park
7.7 km
Cove Lake State Park
33.5 km
LaFollette House
27.5 km
Alexander Bishop House
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29.3 km
Savage House and Garden
27.7 km
Alfred Buffat Homestead
28.3 km
Kincaid-Howard House
23.8 km
Henderson Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
29 km
A.E. Perkins House
31.1 km
Kincaid-Ausmus House
24.2 km
Kincaid House
21 km
James Weir House
30.9 km
Chesterfield House, Knoxville, Tennessee
22.2 km
Smith-Little-Mars House
20 km
Richland
18.2 km
Graham-Kivett House
30.8 km
Lea Springs
16.3 km
McClain-Ellison House
21 km
Poplar Hill
18.1 km
Fraterville Miners' Circle Cemetery
28 km
Norris Dam State Park Rustic Cabins Historic District
22.9 km
Union County Courthouse
5 km
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