Union County Genealogy
Like most of the northwestern area of South Carolina, this area was inhabited by the Cherokee Indians prior to European settlement, although it’s primary use may have been as hunting grounds. Union County was formed in 1785. The town and county got it’s name from a Union Church located near Monarch Mill. This Church was a place that Methodist, Baptist, or Presbyterians could meet in worship. The Revolutionary War battle of Musgrove Mill took place at the intersection of Union, Spartanburg and Laurens counties. Other Revolutionary War sites here are Fishdam Ford and Blackstock Battlefield.
In the late 1700s, the General Assembly created a district court and created a town called Pinckneyville in Union County. It was at the confluence of the Broad and Pacolet Rivers and meant to be the Charleston of the Upstate. The idea never caught on and eventually all activity moved to Union County, leaving Pinckneyille as a ghost town. Pinckneyville is on the national historic register.
Union County is also home to Boogaloo Folk Life Productions which seeks to retell memories of historical events in theatre form.
Union County Historical Foundation
P.O. Drawer 220
Union, SC 29379
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Union County, SC Forum for Queries
Latest South Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Union County from the Forum:
South Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: Union Co., SC Queries – Recent Topics
I’m looking for any information on a James Sims born 1835 union co SC, James father was named Reuben. the family moved to oklahoma
David Sims
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daltonsbabe2003 on “William Hamm”
Looking for any information on William Hamm and Martha Sherman or their son John Mickel Hamm.
Cities and towns of Union County:
Buffalo
Carlisle
Jonesville
Lockhart
Monarch Mill
Union
News related to Union County, SC
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SC employment rate drops to 87.4 percent for first time – South Carolina News (blog)
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SC employment rate drops to 87.4 percent for first time
South Carolina News (blog) They were followed by Chester County, SC with a rate of 22.3 and Union County, SC at 22.1 percent. Lexington County has the highest percentage of residents … |
Union County manager finalist for SC post – CharlotteObserver.com
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Union County manager finalist for SC post
CharlotteObserver.com He also had served as the top administrator in York County, SC, and Pender County. Horry County is in northeastern South Carolina and includes Myrtle Beach … Horry County waits to see final 3 administrator candidates (with links to … Surrett finalist for Horry County job |
State’s unemployment rate at record high 12.6 percent – Spartanburg Herald Journal
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State's unemployment rate at record high 12.6 percent
Spartanburg Herald Journal Union County's jobless rate increased more than a full percentage point to 22.1 percent in January, compared to a 21 percent rate during the previous month. … |
SC judge rejecting Susan Smith’s appeal – The Associated Press
 The State |
SC judge rejecting Susan Smith's appeal
The Associated Press COLUMBIA, SC â A judge plans to throw out Susan Smith's request for a new trial unless the South Carolina mom convicted of leaving her two young sons in her … SC judge rejects Susan Smith's appeal in sons' drownings South Carolina judge rejects Susan Smith's appeal Judge plans to deny Smith's request to overturn sentence |
Union County manager plans to remain in his job – CharlotteObserver.com
 Myrtle Beach Sun News |
Union County manager plans to remain in his job
CharlotteObserver.com A day after confirming he was a finalist for a job in Horry County, SC, Union County Manager Al Greene said Friday he has withdrawn his name … Greene withdraws name from Horry Co. post BRIEF: Finalist drops out of Horry County administrator search |
Council to interview Horry Co. Administrator candidates Monday – WMBF
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Council to interview Horry Co. Administrator candidates Monday
WMBF A third candidate, Al Greene, the current county manager for Union County, NC, withdrew from the race for personal reasons on Feb. 19. … |
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