Union County

Union County is an administrative division in western Kentucky with Morganfield serving as its seat. The area is characterized by farmland and sits near the Ohio River.

Union County was established on January 15, 1811, by the Kentucky General Assembly as a new administrative unit in the expanding western frontier. Its creation followed growing settlement in this border region.

The county reflects traditional Kentucky values through its agricultural practices, community gatherings, and local government administration centered in Morganfield.

County services and administrative offices are based in Morganfield, the main governmental center for the area. Visitors seeking local information or services will find them concentrated in this central location.

Union County maintains agricultural production while managing local resources through a system that connects seventeen communities within its boundaries.

Location: Kentucky

Inception: January 15, 1811

Capital city: Morganfield

Shares border with: Posey County, Webster County, Henderson County, Crittenden County, Hardin County, Gallatin County

Website: http://ucky.org

GPS coordinates: 37.66000,-87.95000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:45