Union County is located in south-central Arkansas with a population of around 20,000 people. This county was originally founded in 1829 before becoming one of two original counties established after Arkansas became a state in 1836. Its modern day county seat is El Dorado which offers various attractions like the Martha Heasley Cox Center for the Performing Arts or the Murphy Arts District which holds events year-round showcasing music, art displays or outdoor entertainment options like zip lines tours or canoeing adventures through Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge Complex.