Unionville is a rural town in Union County, North Carolina, United States.

The Unionville community has a rich educational history dating to the nineteenth century with the founding of the Union Institute in 1886.

The town of Unionville was originally chartered by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1911.

Local leaders, working with the general assembly succeeded in reactivating the town's charter in 1998.

Founded in 1886 by Professor Oliver C. Hamilton, the Union Institute was organized to serve the educational needs of the community.

In 1885, local residents provided materials and labor for the construction of the school which served students of all ages from Union County as well as upstate South Carolina.

Professor Hamilton left the school in 1898, but returned to the institute serving as head instructor in 1904.

Originally constructed as a private school, the Union Institute was turned over to the county board of education in 1910.

The Town of Unionville operates under the Mayor-Council form of government as provided by part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 160A of North Carolina general statutes.

Law enforcement in the town of Unionville is provided by the Union County Sheriff's Office as well as the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

Advanced Life Support level Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the town is provided by Union Emergency Medical Services, and augmented by first responder / EMT support from the Unionville Fire Department.

Since becoming chartered in December 1970, the Unionville Lion's club has remained active in the community as well as town events.