City of Victorian Heritage
Welcome to Union, Oregon.
Union has maintained its rural charm and friendly atmosphere. With a population of just over 2100 this town has clean air and fabulous water and is a highly desirable place to live, play, retire and visit. Open space, appealing Victorian style homes, buildings and tree-lined streets preserves its historic authenticity.
Union offers a unique character and quality of life. Strategically placed between La Grande
and North Powder on Highway 203 and 237, Union has much to offer. With the Federal
Highway (Interstate 84) 11 miles northwest of Union, access to and from the community is
efficient and diverse. Union has infrastructure to allow growth without disturbing the beauty
of the landscape.
In 1862, Conrad Miller planted apple and pear trees and began one of the first nurseries
in the Grande Ronde Valley. Other settlers soon followed and a town was established in
1878. Victorian homes and charming brick buildings lined Main Street through the town’s
National Historic District. Traditionally a lumber and agriculture town, Union has broadened
its interests to include serving visitors. A few of Union’s many amenities are; a health clinic,
golf course, gift shops, pharmacy, Carnegie Library, Post Office, City Park with gazebo,
proximity to camping, hiking and hunting, Victorian Cemetery, Museum, Historic Hotel,
Catherine Creek, community/school athletic facility with several fields geared to tournament
size activities, and an amazing school district.
We encourage you to browse our site and if you have any questions please feel free to
contact City Hall.
Most Recent News & Events
Public Meeting Notice May 14, 2012 at 7 pm.
342 S. Main Street – Union, Oregon 97883
This notice is to inform you of an upcoming opportunity to participate in a public hearing before the City Council.
What is being considered: First reading of Ordinance 525, an ordinance establishing a historic preservation ordinance creating a certified local government and regulating thereof.
This ordinance establishes a Historic Preservation Code to identify, recognize, and preserve significant properties related to the community history; encourage the rehabilitation and ongoing viability of historic buildings and structures; strengthen public support for historic preservation efforts within the community; foster civic pride; and encourage cultural heritage tourism.
How do I obtain additional information: You may visit Union City Hall at 342 S. Main Street -Union, Oregon 97883 between the hours of 10 am – 5 pm Monday through Thursday. The agenda and staff report will be ready 7 days prior to the hearing.
For additional information, please contact Union City Hall 541-562-5197 or click here.
City of Union Public Service Impact Study
The new report entitled, Evaluation of Public Service Provisions Costs Impacts of Antelope Ridge Wind Power Project on the City of Union, defines several public service concerns. The report demonstrates a likelihood of impact to the City of Union as a result of the proposed wind farm project. Report prepared by “ECONorthwest” was responsible to insure citizens of Union that any and all concerns would be address in the report regarding public service impacts. It is the city’s position to protect Union citizens and...
read moreWelcome to the historic City of Union, in beautiful Eastern Oregon
Union was platted on November 11, 1864 along the Oregon Trail.[3] The name references the Union states, or Northern States, of the American Civil War.[4] La Grande was named the county seat when Union County was created in 1865.[4] Due to the Thomas and Ruckle Road going through Union, it elected the county seat in 1872, but when the railroad was built it was put through La Grande instead of Union. La Grande became the bigger town within the county and regained the county seat in 1902.[4] J. W. Shelton, a local attorney,...
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