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Union
is a small town located in Monroe County in extreme northeastern West Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the population was 548 residents. Union got its name in the frontier days when the site of the town as a rendezvous for troops during the Indian Wars. It was originally settled my James Alexander in 1774 and chartered in 1799. Located east of the town of Union is Rehoboth Church, which is the oldest Methodist church in the state of West Virginia. Union is part of Monroe County, which is largely rural and an agricultural area with a sparse population, no four-lane highways or fast food restaurants. It's definitely a place to relax and get away from it all, with access to the Appalachian Trail, Jefferson National Forest, Moncove Lake State Park and the Hanging Rock Observatory at Peters Mountain. Here, winding byways travel through gently rolling hills and farmland, picturesque valleys, creeks and rivers, all nestled along the lofty ridges of the great Appalachian Mountains. Other attractions near Union include caves to explore, covered bridges, old grist mills and train stations, orchards and farms and mineral spring resorts.
Surrounding areas: Five Forks, West Virginia (7.3 mi), Buckhannon, West Virginia (12.7 mi), Elkins, West Virginia (15.6 mi), Grafton, West Virginia (16.7 mi), Roanoke, West Virginia (27.0 mi), Fairmont, West Virginia (27.2 mi), Aurora, West Virginia (30.2 mi)
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Union Vacation Rentals
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Union Hotels and Resorts
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| Hotels & Motels |
Super 8 Motel Philippi | | Philippi, WV | 3.6 mi. | (304) 457-5888 | Super 8 Motel | | Philippi, WV | 3.6 mi. | (304) 457-5888 | Mid Town Motel | 300 Crim Ave | Belington, WV | 7.9 mi. | (304) 823-2330 | Colonial Hotel (front Unit) | 24 N Kanawha St | Buckhannon, WV | 12.6 mi. | (304) 472-3000 | Hampton Inn Buckhannon | 1 Commerce Blvd | Buckhannon, WV | 12.7 mi. | (304) 473-0900 | Days Inn (randolph Center) | 1200 Harrison Ave | Elkins, WV | 15.1 mi. | (304) 636-8948 | Best Western Of Elkins | Rt 250/219 S | Elkins, WV | 15.8 mi. | (304) 636-7711 | Econo Lodge | | Elkins, WV | 15.8 mi. | (304) 636-5311 | Elkins Super 8 Motel | 350 Beverly Park | Elkins, WV | 15.8 mi. | (304) 636-6500 | Graceland Inn & Conference CTR | 100 Campus Dr | Elkins, WV | 15.8 mi. | (800) 624-3157 | Holiday Inn Express-Elins | 50 Martin St | Elkins, WV | 15.8 mi. | (304) 630-2266 | Tygart Lake State Park Lodge | Rt 1 Box 260 | Grafton, WV | 16.7 mi. | (304) 265-6144 | Microtel Inn And Suites | 201 Conference Center Way | Bridgeport, WV | 17.4 mi. | (304) 808-2000 | Wingate Inn | 350 Conference Center Way | Bridgeport, WV | 17.4 mi. | (304) 808-1000 | Knights Inn | 1235 W Main St | Bridgeport, WV | 17.8 mi. | (304) 842-7115 | Ramada Inn | 250 Emily Dr | Clarksburg, WV | 17.9 mi. | (304) 623-2600 | Days Inn Clarksburg | 112 Tolley St | Bridgeport, WV | 18.0 mi. | (304) 842-7371 | Sleep Inn | 115 Tolley Dr | Bridgeport, WV | 18.0 mi. | (304) 842-1919 | Holiday Inn | 100 Lodgeville Rd | Bridgeport, WV | 18.1 mi. | (304) 842-5411 | Tucker Country Inn | | Parsons, WV | 19.2 mi. | (304) 478-2100 | Super 8 Motel-bridgeport | 168 Barnett Run Rd | Bridgeport, WV | 19.3 mi. | (304) 842-7381 | Wilderness Plantation | | Jane Lew, WV | 19.8 mi. | (304) 884-7806 | Town House West - New Section | | Clarksburg, WV | 20.6 mi. | (304) 623-3716 | Comfort Inn | Ex 99 Of I-79 Rt 33 | Weston, WV | 23.4 mi. | (304) 269-7000 | Super 8 Motel | 12 Market PL | Weston, WV | 23.4 mi. | (304) 269-1086 | Weston Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 215 Staunton Dr | Weston, WV | 23.4 mi. | (304) 269-3550 | Weston Motor Inn | | Weston, WV | 23.4 mi. | (304) 269-1975 | Red Roof Inn Fairmont | 50 Middletown Rd | Fairmont, WV | 23.9 mi. | (304) 366-6800 | Days Inn | 228 Middletown Rd | Fairmont, WV | 24.1 mi. | (304) 366-5995 | Comfort Inn | 1185 Airport Rd | Fairmont, WV | 24.8 mi. | (304) 367-1370 | Valley View Motel | | Millcreek, WV | 25.2 mi. | (304) 335-6226 | Holiday Inn Fairmont | 930 E Grafton Rd | Fairmont, WV | 26.1 mi. | (304) 366-5500 | Stonewall Jackson Lake Lodge | 149 State Park Trail | Roanoke, WV | 27.0 mi. | (304) 269-7400 | Fairfield Inn & Suites | 27 Southland Dr | Fairmont, WV | 27.2 mi. | (304) 367-9150 | Super 8 Motel | 2208 Pleasant Vly Rd | Fairmont, WV | 27.2 mi. | (304) 363-1488 |
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Union Weather & Climate
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Northern West Virginia has a four-season climate classified as humid continental. July is the average warmest month, with an average high temperature of 85. The average coolest month is January with an average low temperature of 21. Snowfall can occur anytime from late November to mid-April, with the most amounts falling during January and February. However, it is rare for a major snowstorm to hit this area. Rainfall is spread out fairly evenly over the entire year. Thunderstorms are frequent during the late spring and throughout the summer, and occasionally can be quite violent. Tornadoes are very rare in the state of West Virginia. The driest period tends to be during the autumn months of September and October. Spring is the most unpredictable season. It's not unusual in the springtime for a warm, sunny day to be followed immediately by a chilly, rainy day.
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Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
January |
38°F |
18°F |
3.97 in. |
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February |
41°F |
19°F |
3.53 in. |
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March |
51°F |
26°F |
4.31 in. |
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April |
61°F |
34°F |
4.01 in. |
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May |
70°F |
44°F |
4.99 in. |
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June |
78°F |
53°F |
4.76 in. |
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July |
81°F |
58°F |
5.10 in. |
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August |
80°F |
57°F |
4.15 in. |
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September |
74°F |
50°F |
4.04 in. |
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October |
63°F |
37°F |
3.14 in. |
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November |
52°F |
29°F |
3.85 in. |
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December |
42°F |
22°F |
3.97 in. |
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Union Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Harrison Marion Regional airport (CKB) located about 16 miles northwest of Union in Clarksburg, West Virginia, Morgantown Municipal Walter L Bill Hart Field (MGW) located approximately 38 miles north of Union in Morgantown, West Virginia, the Grant County airport (W99) located roughly 48 miles east of Union in Petersburg, West Virginia, and finally the Washington County airport (AFJ) located around 72 miles north of Union in Washington, Pennsylvania.
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Union Attractions
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| Amusement and Theme Parks |
Kennywood Park | West Mifflin | PA | 87.8 mi. | | Idlewild Park | Ligonier | PA | 89.7 mi. | |
| Water Parks |
Sandcastle Water Park | Pittsburgh | PA | 92.7 mi. | |
| Golf Courses |
Barbour Country Club | Philippi | WV | 3.5 mi. | | EvUn Breth Golf Course | Buckhannon | WV | 12.8 mi. | | Elks Country Club | Elkins | WV | 16.4 mi. | | Tygart Lake Public Golf Course | Grafton | WV | 16.6 mi. | | Holly Meadows Golf Course | Parsons | WV | 19.2 mi. | | HideAWay Golf Course | West Milford | WV | 20.6 mi. | | Deerfield Golf Course | Weston | WV | 23.1 mi. | | Apple Valley Country Club | Whitehall | WV | 23.4 mi. | | Deer Run Golf Course | Winfield | WV | 26.4 mi. | | Lake Floyd Golf Club | Bristol | WV | 28.6 mi. | |
| Ski Areas |
Wisp Ski Area | Mchenry | MD | 48.4 mi. | | Bryce Resort | Basye | VA | 69.9 mi. | | The Homestead | Hot Springs | VA | 76.9 mi. | | Massanutten | Harrisonburg | VA | 77.4 mi. | | Wintergreen Resort | Wintergreen | VA | 104.1 mi. | | Blue Knob | Claysburg | PA | 118.2 mi. | | Winterplace | Flat Top | WV | 119.4 mi. | |
| State Parks |
Audra State Park | | WV | 4.3 mi. | | Tygart Lake State Park | | WV | 11.9 mi. | | Valley Falls State Park | | WV | 20.2 mi. | | Watters Smith Memorial State Park | | WV | 20.4 mi. | | Pricketts Fort State Park | | WV | 28.5 mi. | | Blackwater Falls State Park | | WV | 29.4 mi. | | Cathedral State Park | | WV | 31.2 mi. | | Canaan Valley State Park | | WV | 31.5 mi. | | Holly River State Park | | WV | 34.2 mi. | | Mont Chateau State Park | | WV | 39.5 mi. | | Herrington Manor State Park | | MD | 39.7 mi. | |
| Zoos and Aquariums |
Oglebay's Good Zoo | Wheeling | WV | 75.9 mi. | | Pittsburgh Zoo | Pittsburgh | PA | 92.7 mi. | | National Aviary in Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh | PA | 92.7 mi. | | National Zoo Conservation & Research Center | Front Royal | VA | 99.8 mi. | | The Wilds | Cumberland | OH | 100.8 mi. | |
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