Union, Missouri facts for kids
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Union, Missouri
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| City of Union | |
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| Motto(s):
Treasuring Our Past, Building For Our Future.
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Location of Union, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Franklin |
| Founded | 1826 |
| Designated (as the county seat) |
1827 |
| Named for | The ideal of political unity. |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.03 sq mi (23.38 km2) |
| • Land | 9.03 sq mi (23.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,348 |
| • Density | 1,368.20/sq mi (528.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63084
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| Area code(s) | 636 |
| FIPS code | 29-74626 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397086 |
| Website | http://www.unionmissouri.gov/ |
Union is a city in Missouri, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, for Franklin County. The city is located by the Bourbeuse River. It is about 50 miles (80 km) southwest of St. Louis. In 2020, about 12,348 people lived there.
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History of Union, Missouri
Union was started in 1826. It became the county seat in 1827. A county seat is the city where the local government offices are. The city was named "Union" to represent the idea of political unity. This means people wanted everyone to work together. A post office has been open in Union since 1827.
Many early settlers in the area were from Germany. They brought their culture and building styles with them. You can still see German influences in Union today. The city is also close to a region called the Missouri Rhineland. This area is known for its vineyards and German heritage.
Geography and Location
Union is located on the northwest side of the Bourbeuse River. US Route 50 goes right through the city. I-44 is about five miles (8 km) to the east. The city of Washington is seven miles (11 km) north on Missouri Route 47. Washington is located on the Missouri River.
The city covers a total area of about 9.16 square miles (23.72 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 402 | — | |
| 1890 | 610 | 51.7% | |
| 1900 | 744 | 22.0% | |
| 1910 | 934 | 25.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,605 | 71.8% | |
| 1930 | 2,143 | 33.5% | |
| 1940 | 2,125 | −0.8% | |
| 1950 | 2,917 | 37.3% | |
| 1960 | 3,937 | 35.0% | |
| 1970 | 5,183 | 31.6% | |
| 1980 | 5,506 | 6.2% | |
| 1990 | 5,909 | 7.3% | |
| 2000 | 7,757 | 31.3% | |
| 2010 | 10,204 | 31.5% | |
| 2020 | 12,348 | 21.0% | |
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Union's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 12,348 people living in Union. There were 4,686 households and 3,023 families. The city had about 1,367 people per square mile (528 per square kilometer).
About 25.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 13.2% were 65 years or older. The average age in Union was 34.1 years. For every 100 females, there were about 97 males.
Union's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 10,204 people living in Union. There were 3,902 households. About 39.1% of these households had children under 18. About 47.7% were married couples.
The average age in the city was 31.9 years. About 28.2% of residents were under 18. About 11.5% were 65 or older.
Transportation in Union
Rail Service
The Missouri Eastern Railroad provides train service for businesses in Union. This railroad uses part of an old line built in 1870. It connects Union to other major rail lines in St. Louis.
Roads and Highways
Union is located where US Route 50 and Missouri Route 47 meet. I-44 is located east and south of Union. There are plans to make US 50 a four-lane road through Franklin County.
Education in Union
Union has several schools for students. The public high school is Union High School. Its sports teams are called the Wildcats. There is also one public middle school, also called the Wildcats. It serves students in sixth through eighth grades.
Union has two public elementary schools: Central Elementary and Prairie Dell Elementary. They both serve kindergarten through fifth grades. Union also has a private Catholic school called Immaculate Conception. It teaches students from Pre-K to eighth grade.
Union is home to East Central College. This college offers two-year degrees and certificates. Central Methodist University and Missouri Baptist University also have programs at the East Central College campus. The city also has a public library, which is part of the Scenic Regional Library System.
Economy and Businesses
Union has a long history with the Missouri Meerschaum company. This company was founded in 1869. It is the first and oldest maker of corn-cob pipes. When the railroad came in the late 1800s, more people moved to Union. This created a need for more jobs.
In 1907, The National Cob Pipe Works opened. It helped provide jobs in the area. Within 10 years, it became one of the biggest corn cob pipe makers in the world. It made millions of pipes each year. Today, the original Missouri Meerschaum Company in Washington, Missouri is the only corn cob pipe factory left.
Now, Union has over 300 businesses. These include manufacturing companies like Esselte Pendaflex Corporation and Silgan Plastic Containers.
Notable People from Union
- Antonina Armato (born 1968), a songwriter and record producer.
- Paul J. Mueller (1892–1964), a United States Army soldier.
- William L. Nicholson (1926–2020), a United States Air Force general.
- Kenneth Roderick O'Neal (1908–1989), an architect.
See also
In Spanish: Union (Misuri) para niños
