Union in Union County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Union Mill

Built 1883 by T.C. Duncan

— Burned July 9, 1998 —

Union Mill Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, November 13, 2008

1. Union Mill Marker

Inscription. This monument is dedicated to the many generations of employees of Union Mill. This mill provided a livelihood for many families and contributed greatly to the growth of Union County for over 100 years. During the height of the textile revolution, 1400 workers were employed.

It is our hope that the hard work and quality textiles produced by these dedicated employees will never be forgotten.

Erected 1999 by Union Mill Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1400.

Location. 34° 42.996′ N, 81° 37.59′ W. Marker is in Union, South Carolina, in Union County. Marker is at the intersection of North Enterprise Street and West Academy Street, on the right when traveling north on North Enterprise Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Union SC 29379, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Union County Jail (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Union County Lynchings of 1871 (about 500 feet away); Union County Revolutionary War (about 600 feet away); John Pratt (about 600 feet away); Lynching in America / Lynching in Union County after 1877 (about 700 feet away); Reconstruction Era Lynchings in Union County / Union County Jail Raid Massacre

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(about 700 feet away); Union County Confederate Monument (about 700 feet away); Union Community Hospital (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Union.

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, November 13, 2008

2. Union Mill Marker

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, November 13, 2008

3. Union Mill Marker

Union Cotton Mills image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, February 9, 2013

4. Union Cotton Mills

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2008, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,319 times since then and 99 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 13, 2008, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 4. submitted on February 11, 2013, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.