Union, Kentucky — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Union, Boone County.
| City | Union |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Boone |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.945895 |
| Longitude | -84.680501 |
| Population | 7,642 |
| Density | 752.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Union is a locality in Boone County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,642. The population density is 752.3 people per km². Union is located at 38.9459°N, 84.6805°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 41091.
Union unfolds across rolling Kentucky terrain, where the gentle slopes of Boone County give way to a landscape of verdant fields and mature stands of oak and maple. It lies 4.7 miles south-west of Florence, KY (from Florence, KY: bearing 218°T), and is situated 7.3 miles west of Independence. The air here, especially as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent, carries a faint, sweet scent of cut grass and damp earth, a fragrance that seems to imbue the very stillness of the place. Houses, many with wide porches and thoughtfully tended gardens, punctuate the green expanses, their roofs catching the fading light in a warm, almost amber glow. The roads, winding and often shaded by canopies of leaves, invite a leisurely exploration, revealing glimpses of the quiet, domestic lives unfolding behind picket fences and beneath wide, welcoming skies. Historically, Union's roots are entwined with the agricultural heritage of Northern Kentucky, a legacy still visible in the surrounding farms and the enduring presence of livestock. The local economy, while diversifying, retains a connection to its agrarian past, with small businesses and agricultural services forming a core part of its commercial fabric. This region has long been a crossroads, and evidence of its development can be seen in the architecture and the enduring sense of community that has been cultivated over generations, a subtle but persistent character that defines Union. The rhythm of life here is one of steady progression, marked by the changing seasons and a quiet dedication to the land and its bounty.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Union, Kentucky with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Boone County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Union is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Union is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |