Union Level, nestled in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, originated as a railroad town in 1836. Its significant growth, however, didn’t occur until the arrival of the Atlantic & Danville Railway (also known as the Norfolk, Franklin, and Danville Railroad) in 1890. The town flourished with a bustling main street lined with general stores, barbershops, a pharmacy, a bank, a dance hall, and even a motorcycle dealership, all indicating a promising future.
Unfortunately, the Great Depression dealt a severe blow to Union Level, and like many other railroad towns, it began to decline as highways became the dominant form of transportation. The post office ceased operations in 1990. Today, while a few residents still live nearby, most visitors are drawn by curiosity to explore its remnants.
M.A. Kleen 
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