Situated on the Bourbeuse River, fifty miles southwest of St. Louis, the city of Union is the county seat of Franklin County, Missouri. Surrounding communities include Aeker Ford, Clover Bottom, Gildehouse, Jeffriesburg, Krakow, Moselle, Robertsville, St. Clair, Villa Ridge, and Washington. Union was designated the seat of government for Franklin County in 1825, and so named as an expression of people and ideas coming together to choose Union as a centrally located seat of county government. No major Civil War battles were fought in Union, although Confederate troops confronted Federal forces with canon fire and an attack on Vitt’s Mill in Union, leaving one hundred captured, wounded or dead. The Confederates were victorious, and used the mill for several days to mill flour for Southern troops. In 1882, a stock company was formed to build a telephone line connecting the towns of Union and Washington, and Bell Telephone took over the operations in 1900. The St. Louis, Kansas City and Colorado Railroad came to Union in 1887. The first successful factory in Union was the National Cob Pipe Works, opened in 1907, and East Central College opened its doors in 1968, and is currently situated on more than two hundred acres in Union.
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Belvia’s Blooms Floral Designs & Gifts
The flower shop is situated along West Highway 50 in Union, Missouri. Offering floral arrangements, live plants, gift baskets and other items, its products may be purchased through its web catalog for local delivery, or at its store. Its location, hours of operation, delivery policies, and reviews are stated.
http://www.unionflowershop.com/
Board of Aldermen meeting schedules, agendas and minutes are posted on the official municipal web site, along with the city code, a staff directory, city calendar, and access to various forms and applications, as well as a guide to local attractions and events. Public notices are posted to the site.
http://www.ci.union.mo.us/
Serving boys, ages eight to ten, or in the first through the fifth grades, Pack 446 meets at the St. Clair Junior High School in Union, Missouri. Meeting schedules, a calendar of events, den news, and volunteer information are published to the site.
http://www.orgsites.com/mo/pack-446/
Union Area Chamber of Commerce
The non-profit federation of businesses in the Union, Missouri area is featured, including member benefits, meeting schedules, and a calendar of events, as well as an area map, and a guide to local attractions, recreational opportunities, and businesses. A private login for members is included.
http://www.unionmochamber.org/
Training camps set up for the various sports teams of the Union, Missouri high school athletics programs are highlighted here, including its boys and girls basketball camps, golf camp, speed and agility camp, volleyball camp, softball camp, baseball camp, football camp, cross country camp, soccer camp, and other activities. Applicants may register online.
http://www.wildcatcamps.com/
The not-for-profit organization, based in Union, Missouri, hosts a variety of equine shows throughout the year, as well as trail rides and other events. Meeting and event schedules are published to the site, along with showbills, entry forms, photographs, membership information and contacts.
http://www.unionsaddleclub.com/
The R-XI public school system in Union, Missouri offers a PK-12th grade curriculum through several campuses, including its Early Childhood Center, Beaufort Elementary School, Central Elementary School, Clark-Vitt Elementary School, Union Middle School, and Union High School, each of which are highlighted here, along with a district calendar, parent-student handbook, and an overview of its academic and athletics programs.
http://urxi-mo.schoolloop.com/
The USA facilitates recreational and competitive soccer play for the youth of Union, Missouri. Its bylaws, board members, coach and player registrations, schedules, and information for coaches and referees are put forward, and its playing fields, photographs, and a calendar of events are put forward.
http://www.unionmosoccer.com/
Chartered in 1934, the bank has three branches in Union, Missouri. Its locations, lobby and drive-through hours, personal and business banking services, loan policies, and electronic banking services are highlighted, along with information about rates and security matters.
https://www.unitedbankofunion.com/
