Union County, Florida
Union County is a county located in the state of Florida. As of 2000, the population is 13,442. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county is 14,916. Its county seat is Lake Butler.

History
Union County was created in 1921. It was named to honor the concept of unity. Union County is the location of Union Correctional Institution. Union CI is a maximum-security prison and is home to part of Florida's Death Row. The death chamber is located at nearby Florida State Prison. Florida State Prison also houses some death-row inmates.