MONROE COUNTY · WEST VIRGINIA
A friendly little town with a whole lot of history. Discover the stories, places, people and backroads that make Union worth the trip.
GET TO KNOW OUR TOWN
Whether you're visiting for the first time, returning home, or looking for what's happening this weekend, start here.
Explore Union's past, its landmarks and the stories that shaped our community.
Discover history → 02 / EXPLOREFind local attractions, scenic drives, outdoor adventures and nearby stops.
Explore the area → 03 / SHOP LOCALBrowse independent shops and discover the businesses that make our town unique.
Browse shops → 04 / WHAT'S ONFind local happenings and learn how to submit an event for review.
See events →MAKE A DAY OF IT
Find places to eat, places to stay, and the best stops to add to your itinerary.
Start planning your trip →A CLOSER LOOK
Follow the journeys of early circuit riders, discover how a mill put water to work, or give a day to the lake. Start with the story that draws you in.
BEFORE THE TOWN CHARTEROld Rehoboth's log walls open a story of traveling ministers, winter worship and a community finding a permanent place to gather.
Read the Rehoboth story →Archival photograph; date unknown. Library of Congress, HABS. Public domain. Thumbnail cropped.
WATER, WORK & COMMUNITYAt Cook's Old Mill, the pond, dam and timber frame belong to one working story. Discover what to look for on a visit near Greenville.
Follow the mill's story →April 2022 photograph: Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0. Thumbnail cropped.
MAKE TIME FOR THE LAKEChoose a woodland walk, bring a picnic and find out how Moncove Lake became a place to stay awhile in the hills around Gap Mills.
Plan your lake day →November 2007 photograph: Brian M. Powell, CC BY-SA 3.0. Thumbnail cropped.
SLOW DOWN & STAY AWHILE
Explore the Monroe County Quilt Trail, discover historic mills and enjoy the peaceful countryside. We'll help you put together a visit that fits your interests.
Explore trip ideas →AROUND TOWN
