Union County
Room to Breath and Explore
Union County is home to more than 15,000 and is the smallest county in Florida, offering serene landscape and picturesque lakefront views. The county seat of Lake Butler enjoys an undeveloped shoreline and freshwater beach — a rarity in Florida and one of the major draws of the community. Go canoeing or kayaking on the two-and-a-half square mile lake. Or if you’re in the mood to go for a hike, the Palatka – Lake Butler State Trail offers a 47-mile walking path straight to Palatka in adjacent Putnam County.
Industries in Union County include agriculture, timber, logistics and distribution. If you’re looking for a rural community with a slower way of life that is focused on family values, Union County is a pleasing respite.
- Live Here
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Serenity for your Soul
The Union County School District includes an elementary, middle and high school along with an alternative school option and adult education. Raise a family in cities like Lake Butler, where cost of living is an average of 16% below the national average. If you want to live in a place where everyone knows your name, Union City’s all-American communities offer a walk down memory lane with big city amenities like a local hospital with 24/7 emergency services and air lift to larger facilities.
Entertaining as Mayberry
Ready for a fun-filled day for the family? In Worthington Springs, the Chastain-Seay Park is a hidden treasure full of springtime wild azalea blooms, unique Florida Fringe trees and a swimming hole complete with swinging rope. Lake Butler is a hub of activity, with a freshwater lake and an adjacent park, large playground, and a splash park for the kids.
Take advantage of the many programs and services for children and adults at Union County Public Library. Or if you’re ready to get moving, the 47-mile Palatka-Lake Butler State Trail is a literal walk in the park with restaurants and museums nearby like the Marjorie McGill Druggers Historical Museum. Lake Butler is also less than an hour from all the big city amenities you could want in Jacksonville.
Realize your Potential
Union County’s economy is supported by several industries, including agriculture, timber, trucking, so whether you’re a logistics professional or field is in agtech, you can find work here. CareerSource Crown Florida helps match talented individuals to companies like Pritchett Trucking and Pride Forestry Lumber. And if you’re a business owner and looking for a beautiful space to host a client, the historic Townsend Green Building in Lake Butler not only offers offices and meeting rooms, but a popular museum on the second floor.