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Abraham Lincoln was the most famous passenger on a rail line that operated until the mid 1980\'s in Plain City just west of State Route 161. |
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Charles Fairbanks, the twenty-sixth Vice President of the United States, resided in Unionville Center. |
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Mary Hahn, the first white female born in Ohio, is buried in Mitchell Cemetery. |
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The first skyscraper in Union County was located in Magnetic Springs. |
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Magnetic Springs was known for its waters magic healing power. |
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The All American Quarter Horse Congress is based in Richwood, Ohio. |
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All four historic covered bridges in Union County were built and patented by Reuben Patridge. |
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Milford Center was named temporary county seat for two years. |
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Marysville is named in honor of Samuel Culbertson\'s daughter, Mary, who owned the land. |
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The first O.M. Scotts and Bros. Buggy Shop were located in downtown Marysville. |
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The Union County Courthouse was built in 1880. |
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The Union County Bell Tower is 168 ft from the ground and was built by Howerd and Company of Boston. The bell tower chimes every fifteen minutes and plays songs on the hour. |
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In 1821, Marysville was named the county seat. |
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P.T. Barnum was from Union County. |
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The Big Darby Creek begins its state and national "scenic" designation as it enters Union County in Allen Township. |
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The Buck Run Covered Bridge is the longest single span wooden bridge built to carry legal loads in the state of Ohio. |
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The Streng Road Steel Truss bridge is listed as an Ohio Historic Bridge. |
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The Seth Thomas Clock on the Barto & Keiser Hardware Building in Plain City is one of only two remaining in the United States. |
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