Why visit Union
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 32 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Great Eight Cinema and Franklin County Historical Socirty Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Union
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Union
Union is a city in and the county seat of Franklin County, Missouri, United States. It is located on the Bourbeuse River, 50 miles (80 km) southwest of St. Louis. The population was 12,348 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Union, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks5
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes32
El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
1555 Denmark Road, Union
Que Pasa!
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
116 South Oak Street, Union
20 more on the map.
History
Union was founded in 1826 and designated as the county seat in 1827. The city is named for the ideal of political unity. A post office called Union has been in operation since 1827.
Early German settlers established themselves in and around Franklin County, including what would later be known as Union. German architecture, culture, and especially surnames are still prevalent around Union and surrounding areas. Depending on the definition, the city is within or near a region known as the Missouri Rhineland.
From the History section of Union, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship19
Saint Paul Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
Church · Lutheran · 0.9 mi
208 West Springfield Avenue, Union
Zion United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 0.8 mi
115 South Washington Avenue, Union
Central Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.4 mi
730 S Highway 47, Union
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 0.7 mi
882 S Highway 47, Union
Life Stream Church
Church · Nondenominational · 2.0 mi
1330 West Main Street, Union
First United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.4 mi
848 West Main Street, Union
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.9 mi
100 North Washington Avenue, Union
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Healthcare4
Map of Union
111 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 23°F | 2.7 in | 4.7 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 26°F | 2.5 in | 4.1 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 35°F | 3.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 45°F | 5.0 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 78°F | 55°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 63°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 67°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 66°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 57°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 46°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 35°F | 3.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 27°F | 2.7 in | 2.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Union (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Franklin County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2025-05-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Wildfires (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-06-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-01-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-01-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Spirit of Saint Louis Airport (SUS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Eureka 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Ellisville 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Ballwin 26 mi northeast, about 43 min by car
- Lake St. Louis 26 mi northeast, about 42 min by car
- Dardenne Prairie 26 mi northeast, about 42 min by car
- Chesterfield 27 mi northeast, about 44 min by car
- O'Fallon 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
- Manchester 28 mi east, about 46 min by car
- St. Peters 32 mi northeast, about 51 min by car
- Kirkwood 33 mi east, about 52 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Union, MO, Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- Vitt's Mill Union, TCP04, CC BY 4.0
- Union Auditorium, TCP04, CC BY 4.0
- Union Old Post Office, TCP04, CC BY 4.0
- Union, Missouri, TCP04, CC BY 4.0
- Union Immaculate Conception Parish Office, TCP04, CC BY 4.0
- Franklin County MO Courthouse 20140920 pano1, Kbh3rd, CC BY 4.0
- St.Louis, Missouri - Market Street - panoramio, MARELBU, CC BY 3.0
- ISS061-E-97806 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-70586 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-70587 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-84526 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-84528 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-84527 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS056-E-95647 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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