West Union South Carolina Map

About West Union, South Carolina

West Union is a locality in Oconee County, South Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 370. The population density is 192.9 people per km². West Union is located at 34.7598°N, 83.0429°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29696.

West Union rests in a gentle embrace of rolling hills, where the green of pastures and the darker hues of mixed pine and hardwood forests blend under a sky that often holds a soft, diffused light. It lies 28.5 miles north-west of Anderson, SC (from Anderson, SC: bearing 309°T), and is situated 7.2 miles north-west of Seneca. The land here, part of the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, offers a varied terrain, with small creeks and streams tracing their paths through the valleys. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine needles, a subtle perfume that speaks of the natural world just beyond the edges of the village. The houses, many with wide porches, seem to settle comfortably into their surroundings, their paint faded by years of sun and rain, mirroring the unhurried cadence of life in this corner of Oconee County. The history of West Union is tied to the agricultural roots of the region, a place where farming has long been a cornerstone of its identity, with cotton and later tobacco shaping the landscape and the livelihoods of its people. The local economy, while diversified, still feels the echoes of this agrarian past, with small businesses and family farms continuing to dot the countryside. A notable feature is the presence of historical markers, subtle signposts that hint at the generations who have worked this land, their stories whispered by the rustling leaves and the quiet flow of nearby waters. The spirit of West Union remains grounded, a testament to the enduring connection between its residents and the fertile soil that has sustained them.

About This West Union Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Union, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.759818, -83.04293. 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 West Union and Oconee County.

Detailed location data for West Union includes the ZIP code (29696), 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 West Union is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.