Union

Midlands

In the days following the election of President Abraham Lincoln, South Carolina Gov. William H. Gist was characteristically blunt: “The only alternative left, in my judgment, is the secession of South Carolina from the Federal Union.”... Read More

Union

Midlands

Antebellum country inn (c.1855) located on 9 acres. Restored Greek Revival mansion with many interesting architectural details. Pampered lodging and fine dining; rates include evening dessert and full Gourmet breakfast. Dinner available with prior... Read More

Union

Midlands

Book today at the Rodeway Inn hotel in Union, SC! Our pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi, free coffee and a seasonal outdoor pool. Located off Highway 176, our hotel is near Union Medical Center, Union County Dragway, USC at Union, Timken Park Sports... Read More

Union

Midlands

Constructed in 1932 by Dr. Lawrence W. Long, an African-American doctor, Union Community Hospital was used as an educational facility for sessions and seminars used by black and white physicians and dentists. Read More

Union

Midlands

Union is situated in the Piedmont Region of South Carolina, convenient to the major metropolitan areas of Greenville, Columbia and Charlotte. Union County was named for the old Union Church near the present day town of Union. The area was settled in the... Read More

Union

Midlands

Blackstock was the site of a major battle between the Patriot soldiers led by Gen. Thomas Sumter and the British forces under the command of Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton on November 20, 1780. The British were defeated rather badly because of Tarleton's... Read More