Union Springs is a city in and county seat of Bullock County, Alabama, United States. The population was 3,980 at the 2010 census.HistoryThe area that became Union Springs was first settled by white men after the Creek Indian removal of the 1830s. Twenty-seven springs watered the land, giving rise to the name of Union Springs. The city was incorporated on January 13, 1844. When Bullock County was formed in 1866, voters selected Union Springs as the county seat.GeographyUnion Springs is located in southeastern Alabama near the center of Bullock County at 32°8'24.407" North, 85°42'46.094" West (32.140113, -85.712804). The source of the Conecuh River is within the city limits.The city is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 82 and U.S. Route 29. Route 82 leads east to Eufaula and northwest to Montgomery, the state capital. Route 29 leads north to Tuskegee and southwest to Troy.According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Union Springs has a total area of 17.3sqkm, of which 17.2sqkm is land and 0.2sqkm, or 0.93%, is water.ClimateThe climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Union Springs has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.