Union Alabama Map

About Union, Alabama

Union is a locality in Morgan County, Alabama, United States. Union is located at 34.4568°N, 86.7381°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35462.

Union rests within a landscape shaped by the patient sculpting of water and time. It lies 16.8 miles south of Madison, AL (from Madison, AL: bearing 178°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south of Triana. Rolling hills, cloaked in the emerald hues of oak and hickory, descend into a valley floor where the land opens to the sky. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle, earthy sweetness, a blend of sun-warmed pine needles and damp soil. Creeks, like silver threads, meander through the terrain, their banks often adorned with a wild, untamed beauty. The gentle topography invites a sense of quiet contemplation, a feeling of being connected to the enduring rhythms of the natural world. The story of Union is one of resilience and quiet industry, deeply rooted in the agricultural heritage of Morgan County. For generations, the fertile soil has sustained families, yielding crops that have fed the surrounding region. While farming remains a cornerstone, the spirit of enterprise in Union has diversified, finding new expressions in small businesses that serve the needs of the community. There's a palpable sense of shared history, a quiet understanding passed down through families, that binds the residents together. The very character of Union is woven into the fabric of its landscape, a testament to the enduring strength of its people and their connection to this place.

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: 34.45676, -86.738054. 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 Morgan County.

Detailed location data for Union includes the ZIP code (36280), telephone area code (251, 256), county seat of Morgan County (Decatur), 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.