Less than 30 minutes from the hectic pace of life and traffic congestion in West St. Louis County, you'll find the City of Union quietly located just off I-44 in the heart of Franklin County.

Established in 1825, Union has a diverse landscape that includes new commercial developments and growing subdivisions mixed with rolling hills, farmer's fields and forest groves.

During the last 20 years, this once sleepy, farmer's town in eastern Missouri has been steadily transforming itself into a strong bedroom community and an industrial hub for the region.

Union has a growing population of 9,000 residents, more than 300 businesses, and is home to East Central College with an enrollment of 3,500 students.