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Established in 1825 as the County Seat, Union enjoys a diverse landscape that includes new commercial developments and growing subdivisions mixed with rolling hills, farmer's fields and forest groves. During the last 20 years, this once sleepy, farmer's town in eastern Missouri has been steadily transforming itself into a strong bedroom community and an industrial hub for the region. Union has a growing population of 9,000 residents, more than 300 businesses, and is home to East Central College with an enrollment of 3,500 students. In a nationwide survey released in 2001, Union was ranked "One of the Top 10 Best Small Towns in the United States" and was the only Missouri community on the entire list. With a progressive future just beginning to unfold, Union, Missouri definitely offers "Small Town Charm with Big City Opportunities!" For more information, please browse our site, or feel free to contact us, we will be happy to assist you.
Located right off I-44 in Franklin County, the City of Union is close to some spectacular tourist and recreational venues like Six Flags Amusement Park, Purina Farms, Meramec Caverns and Missouri Wine Country. |
Gerald Missouri General Info and Links Climate - Coldest month - January, average 35 degrees - Hottest month - August, average 90 degrees F - Average rain - 40" - Average snow - 12" Commercial Services - 2 Banks, Class 2 Post Offices Communications - Fidelity Bourbeuse Telephone System, 2 Weekly Newspapers, 2 Radio Stations, 6 TV Channels Received, Cable TV Available, Internet w/ email & DSL available Community Facilities - 2 Banquet Facilities - Capacity 300 each Education - R-2 School District - AAA Rated, 3 Elementary Schools, 1 Middle School, 1 High School, 2 Area Vocational Schools, 1 Area College, 2 Private Schools, 1 Home School Group Fire Protection District - Fire Chief Bruce Hoock Fire Insurance * 6th Class Inside City - 10th Class Outside City Library - 15,000 Book Collection - Internet Access Population - Approximately 1,300 residents within city limits. Approximately 78720 residents in the county. Recreation (in town or within 10 miles) - 1 Public Swimming Pool, 2 Tennis Courts, 5 Parks, 1 Golf Course, 1 Handball/Racquetball Court, 1 Country Club, 1 Rodeo Arena, 2 Baseball Diamonds, 1 Senior Center Utilities - Water supplied by City of Gerald, P.O. Box 59, Gerald (573) 764-3340 Area Codes - (573) Gerald, Owensville, Beaufort, Leslie, Sullivan, Rolla * (636) Union, Washington, St. Clair
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Less than 30 minutes from the hectic
pace of life and traffic congestion in West St. Louis County, you'll
find the City of Union quietly located just off I-44 in the heart of Franklin County.
