South Union is an unincorporated community located in Logan County, Kentucky, United States. A large share of South Union's original inhabitants were Shakers. Their South Union village was established in 1807 and lasted until 1922. During this period, the Shakers constructed 200 buildings, worked 6,000 acres of farmland, and produced garde…South Union is an unincorporated community located in Logan County, Kentucky, United States. A large share of South Union's original inhabitants were Shakers. Their South Union village was established in 1807 and lasted until 1922. During this period, the Shakers constructed 200 buildings, worked 6,000 acres of farmland, and produced garden seed, fruit preserves, brooms, baskets, rugs, linen, hats, bonnets and silk both for use within the community and sales to the outside world.
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