South Union South Carolina Map

About South Union, South Carolina

South Union is a locality in Oconee County, South Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 447. The population density is 49.4 people per km². South Union is located at 34.5512°N, 83.0518°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29693.

South Union unfolds across rolling hills, a landscape painted with the muted greens of pasture and the deep, shadowed hues of mature woodlands. It lies 23.1 miles west of Anderson, SC (from Anderson, SC: bearing 278°T), and is situated 8.3 miles south-south-east of Westminster. The land here feels ancient, its contours smoothed by seasons of rain and sun, giving way to the gentle, persistent murmur of small creeks and the occasional wider, placid stretch of water reflecting the vast, often cerulean, sky. The air, particularly in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a clean, earthy scent, a subtle perfume of damp soil and pine needles, and the silence is often broken only by the distant lowing of cattle or the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth. This is a place where the horizon feels both close and infinitely distant, a reminder of the enduring, unhurried character of the land itself. The history of South Union is intrinsically tied to the fertile soil and the industrious spirit of those who first settled here. Agriculture has long been the bedrock of its economy, with farms producing a variety of crops and livestock, their fields a patchwork quilt stitched across the terrain. The legacy of this agrarian past can be seen in the enduring farmsteads and the quiet pride of its residents, many of whom trace their lineage back generations. While the broader economic landscape has evolved, the deep connection to the land persists, fostering a sense of groundedness and a subtle, enduring resilience that defines the character of South Union.

About This South Union Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Union, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.551212, -83.051817. 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 South Union and Oconee County.

Detailed location data for South Union includes the ZIP code (29693), telephone area code (864), county seat of Oconee County (Walhalla), and school district assignment (Oconee 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 South Union is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.