| Union County, Ohio | |
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| Founded | April 1, 1820 |
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| Named for | formed from the union of parts of surrounding counties |
| Seat | Marysville |
| Largest city | Marysville |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
436.87 sq mi (1,131 km²) 431.73 sq mi (1,118 km²) 5.14 sq mi (13 km²), 1.18% |
| Population - (2010) - Density |
52,300 121.1/sq mi (47/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website | www.co.union.oh.us/ |
Union County is a county located in the US state of Ohio. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 52,300, which is an increase of 27.8% from 40,909 in 2000. Its county seat is Marysville and its name is reflective of its origins, it being the union of pieces of Franklin, Delaware, Madison, and Logan counties.
Union County is part of the Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Read more about Union County, Ohio: Covered Bridges of Union County, Geography, Economy, Demographics, Government, Notable Residents
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