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Union Level Ghost Town

Michael Kleen
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Union Level is a former railroad town in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. Established in 1836, the town didn’t take off until the Atlantic & Danville Railway (aka Norfolk, Franklin, and Danville Railroad) opened in 1890. All signs pointed to a thriving community, as general stores, barbers, a pharmacy, bank, dance hall, and even a motorcycle dealership opened along the main drag.

The Great Depression hit Union Level hard, and sadly, like many railroad towns, it began to die as highways became the main mode of transportation. Its post office closed in 1990. Though a few residents live nearby, its visitors today mainly consist of the curious who come to gawk at the ruins.

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One response to “Union Level Ghost Town”

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    Les

    Since I just love to “snoop around” in Historical places, I enjoyed your Post about the old Railroad Town. There are 1 or 2 places around my area in the Coal Regions. There is much to be seen of what is left of the days when Coal was King. The problem is that you have to know where the sites are. What I have to do, is ask the local people where they are located. Sometimes you can find out all sorts of things. Be Safe, Sir.

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