Welcome to Union, Oregon

 

Union is a Victorian era town that offers a step back in time. In 1862, Conrad Miller settled in the area and planted apple and pear trees and began one of the first nurseries in the Grande Ronde Valley. Other settlers soon followed and a town was established. Many of the early settlers around Union engaged in the freighting business, yoking their oxen into teams of six and carrying merchandise from The Dalles or Umatilla to the mines around Auburn in Baker County. Victorian homes and charming brick buildings still line the main street through town. The Main Street commercial area recently acquired National Historic District status. The city is working with local businesses to restore downtown buildings.

Upcoming Events - Union Harvest Festival, October 27

The HISTORIC UNION HOTEL was built in 1921. The hotel saw several years of hard times before it was recently purchased and renovated. Each charming room has a theme of decoration and the parlor is a wonderful place in which to curl up with a good mystery novel.  website

UNION COUNTY MUSEUM is housed in a historic brick building. The museum has acquired the " Cowboys Then & Now " exhibit, formerly located in Portland. This fascinating collection of Cowboy artifacts and memorabilia traces the history of cowboys and cattle in America. A new outdoor agriculture and forestry exhibit is being installed, with completion planned over the next two to three years.

BUFFALO PEAK GOLF COURSE is one of Oregon's newest golf courses. Plan to play the challenging links style course. Buffalo Peak is located on the edge of the small community of Union, just sixteen miles southeast of La Grande. Highlights of the course include a dramatic landscape with views of the Grande Ronde Valley and surrounding Wallowa and Blue Mountain ranges, ponds, and fountains. Power carts are available at the club house. Directions: from the south or east, take exit 285 off Interstate 84, at North Powder. Follow Oregon Highway 237 fifteen miles to Union. Turn right on Fulton Street and continue to the course. From the north or west, take exit 265 off Interstate 84 near La Grande. Follow Oregon Highway 203 to Union. Stay on Main Street through town and turn left on Fulton Street and continue to the golf course. Call 541-562-9031 for tee times and green fees.

Click here for a view of the course .   www.buffalopeakgolf.com