Union County, Florida

Union County is located in the north-central portion of the U.S. state of Florida, the smallest. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,535. The county seat is Lake Butler. The county was created in 1921. It was named to honor the concept of unity. If you’re looking for a quiet, low-key place to have a leisurely bicycle ride, head to Lake Butler. Union County is small and rural, but there are plenty of sights to see from either the Palatka-Lake Butler State Trail or the not-very-busy city streets.  The trail’s western terminus is in downtown Lake Butler and runs 47 miles east, to Palatka, on the St. Johns River.