Record #:

12151

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

Encompassing 643 square miles and located in the south central portion of North Carolina, Union County was formed in 1842. Occupied by the Waxhaw Native Americans prior to settlement by descendants of white Europeans, Union is predominately a forested county with ties to agriculture.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 24 Issue 14, Dec 1956, p22-23, 26-30, il, map

Subject(s):

Union County--History