Union Alabama Map

About Union, Alabama

Union is a locality in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. Union is located at 33.8154°N, 85.8902°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35462.

Union rests in a broad, gentle valley, where the earth rises in soft, rounded hills cloaked in a dense tapestry of pine and hardwood. It lies 11.3 miles north-north-west of Anniston, AL (from Anniston, AL: bearing 343°T), and is situated 7.4 miles west of Jacksonville. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle, sweet perfume of sun-warmed pine needles and damp soil, a scent that seems to cling to the very fabric of the place. Creeks, born from the higher ground, meander through the landscape, their waters cool and clear, reflecting the dappled sunlight filtering through the leafy canopy. The fields, where they break the woodland's embrace, are patchwork quilts of emerald and gold, hinting at the quiet industry of the land. The history of Union is tied to the fertile soil and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of this region, with cotton and corn yielding to the rhythm of the seasons. The echoes of earlier times can still be felt in the weathered barns and the stoic, unpretentious homes that dot the countryside, each one a testament to lives lived with quiet resilience. While larger industries have passed through, the heart of Union remains anchored in its agricultural roots, a place where the pace of life allows for the appreciation of simple, enduring truths.

About This Union Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Union, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.815378, -85.890246. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Union and Calhoun County.

Detailed location data for Union includes the ZIP code (36280), telephone area code (251, 256), county seat of Calhoun County (Anniston), and school district assignment (Greene County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Union is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.