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Category Description: Union County was formed from portions of Mecklenburg County and Anson County in 1842. When it came time to name the county, the Whigs wanted their new county to be named for Henry Clay, while the Democrats wanted to name it for Andrew Jackson. They settled on Union County as a compromise. Monroe is the county seat.

National Association of Counties: Union County, NC - List of elected county officials, demographic information, census facts, and list of place names in the county.
National Register of Historical Places: Union County, North Carolina - Directory of places with historical significance. General information about the architectural style, builder, function, and owner.
Union County Genealogy Trails - Includes genealogical and historical resources that consist of newspaper articles, biographies, military and marriage records.