Union County, County seat and administrative division in western Kentucky, United States.
Union County spans across agricultural lands with Morganfield as its capital, forming part of western Kentucky's rural landscape near the Ohio River.
The Kentucky General Assembly established Union County on January 15, 1811, marking a new administrative division in the expanding western frontier territory.
The county reflects traditional Kentucky values through its agricultural practices, community gatherings, and local government administration centered in Morganfield.
Residents access county services and administrative offices in Morganfield, which serves as the primary governmental center for Union County's population.
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: March 5, 2025 21:06
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