Union County is located in Northeastern Oregon and is one of the 36 counties in the state. The County seat is La Grande and the largest city is La Grande. Union County is considered to be part of the La Grande, OR Micropolitan Statistical Area and regionally part of Eastern Oregon.

Union County was created in 1864 out of parts of Umatilla, Baker and Wallowa counties. It was named after the Union Pacific Railroad which was a deciding factor in Oregon's economic development in the late 19th century.

Union County is governed by an elected Board of Commissioners representing four designated commission districts. The Board is responsible for countywide policy decisions, as well as implementation of district-specific goals. All government offices and services in the county are established and managed under the authority of the Board and Oregon state statutes.

The total area of the county is 2,006 sq mi (5,198 km2), with 1,998.05 sq mi (5,168 km2) being land and the balance, 8.14 sq mi (21 km2) being water. Union County lies in the Blue Mountains region of Oregon and is historically an agricultural economy.

The major industries in Union County are forestry and wood products, education and health services, retail and government. Recent significant economic accomplishments include the completion of a new hospital and convention center, along with ongoing expansion of existing businesses in La Grande and other cities across the county.

In addition to providing major employment opportunities, Union County also serves as an important center of culture and arts in Eastern Oregon. The region offers a range of festivals and events, including Taste of Union County, the Basilico Music Festival, the Summer Chautauqua Series, the Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo and the Eastern Oregon Film Festival. The county also has has several parks and recreational areas including the Wallowa Lake State Park, which is known for its trout fishing.

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