Union

Union County lies in the Piedmont of South Carolina with a population of about 29,000 people.

Union County lies in the Piedmont of South Carolina with a population of about 29,000 people. The county and county seat’s namesake, Union Church, served as a Presbyterian and Episcopal church for what is now the town of Union.

Scotch-Irish settlers from Virginia and Pennsylvania first came to the area in the mid-18th century. Soon after, in 1785, Union County was founded within the Ninety-Six District. However, the county was added to Pinckney District in 1791 and did not become its own district until Pinckney District broke apart in 1800.

The county boasts a rich military history. A number of Revolutionary War battles took place in the county, including the battles of Musgrove’s Mill and Blackstocks. Thomas Brandon and Joseph McJunkin, who both played important roles in the Revolutionary War, were from Union County. Two Confederate generals also called Union County home.

About Union. Accessed June 10, 2016 . http://www.countyofunion.org/site/cpage.asp?cpage_id=180009068&sec_id=180003405&nc=1465591530374

Rose Hill Plantation | Sandlapper Online

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Rose Hill Plantation The Union County Home of South Carolina’s “Fire-Eating” Governor Today Is a State Park Article & Photos by Jason Peevy Winter 2002-2003 Rose Hill Plantation, serenely situated in...

The Second County Courthouse For Union County | History Of SC Slide Collection

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The second county courthouse for Union County, built in 1827, was photographed in 1904 shortly before it was torn down in 1908 to make way for a new courthouse. Formed from the old Ninety Six District...

Log Cabin In Union County | History of SC Slide Collection

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Farmers in the Upcountry of South Carolina continued to live well into the 20th century in log cabins, like this one in Union County, that their original eighteenth or nineteenth builders may have...

The Johnson Rifles | History of SC Slide Collection

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Union County's most famous military organization was "The Johnson Rifles." Named in honor of Governor David Johnson, these riflemen were the first South Carolinians to report for duty in the Mexican...

Bile Them Cabbage Down | Charles Summer | Digital Traditions

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Buffalo. PRODUCED BY Hairy Toe Productions. 2005. Front cover artwork by Drew Deane. Recorded and mixed by John Fowler. Charles Summer - Fiddle & Vocal, Briggs Hamilton - Guitar, Nancy Hamilton - Bass...

Chicken Reel | Charles Summer | Digital Traditions

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Fire on the Mountain | Charles Summer | Digital Traditions

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Cripple Creek | Charles Summer | Digital Traditions

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Leather Britches | Charles Summer | Digital Traditions

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Whoa Mule | Charles Summer | Digital Traditions

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Charles Summer Photos | Digital Traditions

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Mr. Charles Summer was from a small cotton mill town in Union County. His father was a master fiddler and, consequently, Charles did not even recall the first time he heard the fiddle being played. It...

Union County - Union Community Hospital

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Union Community Hospital was founded in 1932 under the leadership of Dr. Lawrence W. Long (1906?-1985). Dr. Long was a pioneer in providing medical services to the African American population. A...

Union County Development | ETV Shorts

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Union County is easily counted as a prized location for industry, boasting easy access to area interstates, an ethical workforce, and available land with incentives. With a quaint downtown area, Union...

Freddie Vanderford | ETV Shorts

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Freddie Vanderford's passion for music started at an early age when he befriended legendary blues harmonica player Peg Leg Sam at the age of 16. Vanderford's talent and enthusiasm for music has earned...

Big Buck Racing | ETV Shorts

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In 1997, The Grand National Cross Country held its first race at Big Buck in Union County, S.C. In that time, over 15,000 riders from all over the world have participated in the Big Buck GNCC events.