Cherokee County is a
county
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in the U.S. state of
South Carolina
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, anthem = " Carolina";" South Carolina On My Mind"
, Former = Province of South Carolina
, seat = Columbia
, LargestCity = Charleston
, LargestMetro = ...
. As of the
2020 census, the population was 56,216. The
county seat
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is
Gaffney
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.
The county was formed in 1897 from parts of
York
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,
Union
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, and
Spartanburg
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Counties. It was named for the
Cherokee people
The Cherokee (; chr, ᎠᏂᏴᏫᏯᎢ, translit=Aniyvwiyaʔi or Anigiduwagi, or chr, ᏣᎳᎩ, links=no, translit=Tsalagi) are one of the indigenous peoples of the Southeastern Woodlands of the United States. Prior to the 18th century, th ...
who historically occupied this area prior to European encounter.
Cherokee County comprises the Gaffney, SC
Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the
Greenville-
Spartanburg
Spartanburg is a city in and the seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States. The city of Spartanburg has a municipal population of 38,732 as of the 2020 census, making it the 11th-largest city in the state. For a time, the Offi ...
-
Anderson
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* Anderson (Carriage), a company that manufactured automobiles from 1907 to 1910
* Anderson Electric, an early 20th-century electric car
* Anderson Greenwood, an industrial manufacturer
* Anderson Ra ...
, SC
Combined Statistical Area
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.
History
This area was occupied for thousands of years by
indigenous peoples
Indigenous peoples are culturally distinct ethnic groups whose members are directly descended from the earliest known inhabitants of a particular geographic region and, to some extent, maintain the language and culture of those original people ...
and by the historic
Cherokee people
The Cherokee (; chr, ᎠᏂᏴᏫᏯᎢ, translit=Aniyvwiyaʔi or Anigiduwagi, or chr, ᏣᎳᎩ, links=no, translit=Tsalagi) are one of the indigenous peoples of the Southeastern Woodlands of the United States. Prior to the 18th century, th ...
before the arrival of Europeans.
When European traders and settlers entered the area, they used the existing Native American paths: called collectively the
Trading Path
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. The Upper Road and Lower Cherokee Traders Path were paths that passed through the piedmont. The former connected to
Fredericksburg, Virginia
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, leading from the Virginia Tidewater, into the Piedmont, and continue down further South.
The Lower Cherokee Traders Path especially connected areas in present-day western North Carolina, upstate South Carolina and northeastern Georgia. In the mid-18th century, waves of British migrants and immigrants, an estimated 250,000 people, traveled by these paths into Cherokee and neighboring counties in the piedmont. This backcountry area was initially settled especially by immigrant
Ulster Scots people
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, along with Germans and Anglo-Americans migrating into the area. Up until the mid-19th century, plantations were developed in the county. Enslaved African-Americans, for their labor, and as “property,” were the basis of the county’s economy until the end of the Civil War.
During the
American Revolutionary War
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, the
Battle of Cowpens
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was fought on January 17, 1781, in northwestern Cherokee County, north of the town of
Cowpens, South Carolina
Cowpens is a town in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 2,162 at the 2010 census. The town was founded in 1876, and was incorporated in 1880.
History
The community was named on account of pens for cattle near t ...
, an engagement in the
American Revolution's southern theatre resulting in a
Patriot
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Political and military groups United States
* Patriot (American Revolution), those who supported the cause of independence in the American Revolution
* Patriot m ...
victory.
Geography
According to the
U.S. Census Bureau
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, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (1.1%) is water.
It is the third-smallest county in South Carolina by land area and fourth-smallest by total area.
Mountain peaks
*
Draytonville Mountain
Draytonville is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, South Carolina
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, anthem = " Carolina";" South Carolina On My Mind"
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*
Brown's Mountain
Brown's Mountain is a mountain in Cherokee County in the state of South Carolina, United States. Brown's Mountain summit is at an elevation of above sea level. The mountain is one of the three main mountain summits of Kings Mountain National Mi ...
*
Thicketty Mountain
Thicketty Mountain is a mountain summit in northwestern Cherokee County in the state of South Carolina
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, anthem = " Carolina";" South Carolina On My Mind"
, ...
*
Whitaker Mountain
Whitaker Mountain is a mountain summit in Cherokee County in the state of South Carolina (SC) and is one of the three mountain peaks in Cherokee County. Whitaker Mountain climbs to an elevation of around above sea level. Whitaker Mountain is loca ...
Draytonville Mountain is known to locals as McKown's Mountain, named for a farmer who owned much of the land in that area.
Major water bodies
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Broad River
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McKowns Creek
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Pacolet River
The Pacolet River is a tributary of the Broad River, about 50 miles (80 km) long, in northwestern South Carolina in the United States.[Cowpens National Battlefield
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*
Kings Mountain National Military Park
Kings Mountain National Military Park is a National Military Park near Blacksburg, South Carolina, along the North Carolina/South Carolina border. The park commemorates the Battle of Kings Mountain, a pivotal and significant victory by American Pa ...
(part)
*
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
The Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (OVHT) is part of the U.S. National Trails System, and N.C. State Trail System. It recognizes the Revolutionary War Overmountain Men, Patriots from what is now East Tennessee who crossed the Un ...
(part)
State and local protected areas/sites
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Magness-Humphries House
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Peachoid
The Peachoid is a tall water tower in Gaffney, South Carolina, U.S., that resembles a peach. The water tower holds one million U.S. gallons (3.78541 million litres) of water and is located off Peachoid Road by Interstate 85 between exits 90 and ...
Adjacent counties
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Cleveland County, North Carolina
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– north
*
York County – east
*
Union County – south
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Spartanburg County
Spartanburg County is a county located on the northwestern border of the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 327,997, making it the fifth-most populous county in South Carolina. Its county seat is Spartanburg ...
– west
*
Rutherford County, North Carolina
Rutherford County is a county in the southwestern area of the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 64,444. Its county seat is Rutherfordton.
Rutherford County comprises the Forest City, NC Micropolitan St ...
– northwest
Transportation
The lifeline of Cherokee County,
I-85
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, runs through the city limits of
Gaffney
Gaffney is a surname common to the region of Cavan in Ireland, and now spread across other English-speaking nations. Gaffney comes from the Gaelic septs of Ó Gamhna, Mac Conghamhna and Ó Caibheanaigh. Gaffney more commonly does not appear with ...
. It carries traffic and trade contributing to the business development along Floyd Baker Blvd, the county's main thoroughfare, which bisects I-85. Much of the county's growth occurs along I-85.
With no airports of its own, Cherokee County is served by
Charlotte/Douglas International Airport
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and
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
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. A study to determine the feasibility of building an airport in the county revealed that an airport is desperately needed by businesses. Previous studies have determined the structure of the airport and possible airport sites have been narrowed down to two sites – one located just south of Gaffney and one located outside of Blacksburg. A major economic feasibility study is now being conducted, as required for funding by the federal government. If the airport is economically viable, the government could contribute 95% of the funds needed to construct the airport, if the project is authorized by Congress. If the study fails, then no federal funding will be provided.
Major highways
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Demographics
2020 census
As of the
2020 United States census
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, there were 56,216 people, 20,699 households, and 11,592 families residing in the county.
2010 census
As of the
2010 United States Census
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, there were 55,342 people, 21,519 households, and 14,941 families residing in the county.
The population density was . There were 23,997 housing units at an average density of .
The racial makeup of the county was 75.0% white, 20.4% black or African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.4% American Indian, 2.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.7% of the population.
In terms of ancestry, 14.7% were American, 9.7% were Irish, 6.6% were English, and 6.5% were German.
Of the 21,519 households, 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 17.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.6% were non-families, and 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.03. The median age was 38.3 years.
The median income for a household in the county was $34,132 and the median income for a family was $46,164. Males had a median income of $39,048 versus $27,390 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,862. About 14.3% of families and 19.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.5% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.
2000 census
As of the census
of 2000, there were 52,537 people, 20,495 households, and 14,612 families residing in the county. The population density was 134 people per square mile (52/km
2). There were 22,400 housing units at an average density of 57 per square mile (22/km
2). The racial makeup of the county was 76.92%
White
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, 20.56%
Black
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or
African American
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, 0.20%
Native American, 0.31%
Asian
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, 0.02%
Pacific Islander
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, 1.16% from
other races
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, and 0.84% from two or more races. 2.08% of the population were
Hispanic
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or
Latino
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** Latin A ...
of any race. 39.1% were of "American", 6.8% Irish, 5.8% English and 5.6% German ancestry according to
Census 2000
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. Most of those claiming "American" ancestry are of Scots-Irish and/or English descent, but have family who have been in the country for so long, that they no longer differentiate such national origins and choose to identify simply as "American".
There were 20,495 households, out of which 32.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.30% were married couples living together, 15.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.70% were non-families. 25.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.80% under the age of 18, 9.00% from 18 to 24, 29.60% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 12.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 93.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $33,787, and the median income for a family was $39,393. Males had a median income of $30,984 versus $21,298 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,421. About 11.00% of families and 23.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.90% of those under age 18 and 15.20% of those age 65 or over.
Government and politics
Economy
Cherokee County is the only county to have three national parks within its boundaries: the
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
The Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (OVHT) is part of the U.S. National Trails System, and N.C. State Trail System. It recognizes the Revolutionary War Overmountain Men, Patriots from what is now East Tennessee who crossed the Un ...
,
Kings Mountain National Military Park
Kings Mountain National Military Park is a National Military Park near Blacksburg, South Carolina, along the North Carolina/South Carolina border. The park commemorates the Battle of Kings Mountain, a pivotal and significant victory by American Pa ...
and
Cowpens National Battlefield
Cowpens National Battlefield is a unit of the National Park Service just east of Chesnee, South Carolina, and near the state line with North Carolina. It preserves a major battlefield of the American Revolutionary War.
Brigadier General Daniel ...
. Several historic homes dot the landscape of Cherokee County. While many are not generally open to the public, several annual tours of these homes take place.
Gaffney Little Theatre and
Limestone College
Limestone University, formerly Limestone College, is a private Christian university in Gaffney, South Carolina. It was established in 1845 by Thomas Curtis, a distinguished scholar born and educated in England. Limestone was the first women's c ...
serve theater enthusiasts, offering plays and musicals ten to twelve times a year.
A major shopping center is Prime Outlets-Gaffney, which attracts almost 3,000,000 visitors per year, and contains over 80 retail outlets. Floyd Baker Boulevard is a major commercial area in Gaffney. It has numerous stores and restaurants. Uptown Gaffney offers many upscale boutiques, shops and cafes.
The area's newest attraction is the Cherokee County History and Arts Museum. It is located at the old Central School. Cherokee County's history, its contributions to the arts, and its role in shaping the culture of the southeast are explored.
Nuclear power plant
In 2002, the President
George W. Bush
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administration initiated the
Nuclear Power 2010 Program
The "Nuclear Power 2010 Program" was launched in 2002 by President George W. Bush in 2002, 13 months after the beginning of his presidency, in order to restart orders for nuclear power reactors in the U.S. by providing subsidies for a handful of ...
, to encourage development of nuclear power plants to meet energy needs. The program developed streamlining of approval processes for licensing and had subsidies. Additional incentives were authorized under the Nuclear Power Act of 2005.
On March 16, 2006
Duke Power
Duke Energy Corporation is an American electric power and natural gas holding company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Overview
Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Duke Energy owns 58,200 megawatts of base-load and peak generation in ...
announced that a Cherokee County site had been selected for a potential new
nuclear power plant
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, to be called the
William States Lee III Nuclear Generating Station
The William States Lee III Nuclear Station was a planned two-unit nuclear power plant in Cherokee County, South Carolina. Duke Energy filed the Combined Construction and Operating License (COL) application for the plant on December 13, 2007 t ...
, informally known as Lee Station. The site is jointly owned by Duke Power and
Southern Company
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. Duke plans to develop the site for two
Westinghouse Electric Company
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AP1000
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(advanced passive)
pressurized water reactor
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s. Each reactor is capable of producing approximately 1,117 megawatts. (See
Nuclear Power 2010 Program
The "Nuclear Power 2010 Program" was launched in 2002 by President George W. Bush in 2002, 13 months after the beginning of his presidency, in order to restart orders for nuclear power reactors in the U.S. by providing subsidies for a handful of ...
.) This site is adjacent to the old
Cherokee Nuclear Power Plant
The Cherokee Nuclear Power Plant is an uncompleted energy project outside Gaffney, South Carolina, United States. In the early 1970s, Duke Power started construction on a three-reactor nuclear power plant at the site. However, the project stalle ...
site, which was never completed and ultimately abandoned. It was used by
James Cameron
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as a set for the 1989 film ''
The Abyss
''The Abyss'' is a 1989 American science fiction film written and directed by James Cameron and starring Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and Michael Biehn. When an American submarine sinks in the Caribbean, a US search and recovery team ...
''.
On December 14, 2007
Duke Power
Duke Energy Corporation is an American electric power and natural gas holding company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Overview
Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Duke Energy owns 58,200 megawatts of base-load and peak generation in ...
submitted a
Combined Construction and Operating License
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to the
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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, with an announcement that it will spend $160 million in 2008 on the plant with a total cost of 5–6 billion dollars. Due to a slowdown in licensing and increase in costs, a federal license for what is estimated to be an $11 billion plant is not expected until 2016. Duke Energy will decide after that point whether to go forward with construction. In August 2017 Duke Energy announced that construction plans at the site had been put on an indefinite hold. But the company retains the rights to restart construction in the future.
Healthcare
Gaffney is home to several healthcare institutions:
Cherokee Medical Center
Cherokee Medical Center, a division of Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, is a 125-bed acute care facility located in Gaffney, S.C., that services Cherokee County and the surrounding areas. The hospital provides services including emergency, medical, surgical and imaging. Formerly Gaffney Medical Center, the hospital joined Mary Black Health System in 2015 and became Mary Black Health System – Gaffney. Mary Black facilities became part of Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System in 2019.
Gibbs Cancer Center and Research Institute at Gaffney
Based in Spartanburg, Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute provides comprehensive cancer care to the Upstate South Carolina community and beyond. One of four locations, Gibbs at Gaffney opened in September 2011 with the mission of providing oncology services to the Cherokee County community.
Gibbs at Gaffney provides medical oncology and infusion services.
Immediate Care Center – Gaffney
Located on Floyd Baker Boulevard, Immediate Care Center – Gaffney provides a hybrid of urgent and primary care.
Medical Group of the Carolinas
A network of more than 100 practices in Upstate South Carolina, Medical Group of the Carolinas includes several medical practices in Cherokee County. The local offices include family and internal medicine, cardiology, orthopaedics, hematology oncology, urology and women's care.
Communities
Cities
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Chesnee (partly in
Spartanburg County
Spartanburg County is a county located on the northwestern border of the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 327,997, making it the fifth-most populous county in South Carolina. Its county seat is Spartanburg ...
)
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Gaffney
Gaffney is a surname common to the region of Cavan in Ireland, and now spread across other English-speaking nations. Gaffney comes from the Gaelic septs of Ó Gamhna, Mac Conghamhna and Ó Caibheanaigh. Gaffney more commonly does not appear with ...
(county seat and largest city)
Towns
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Blacksburg
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Smyrna
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(mostly in
York County)
Census-designated places
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Cherokee Falls
Cherokee Falls is a waterfall located in Cloudland Canyon State Park in Dade County, Georgia. The waterfall, formerly unnamed, was named in a contest.
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East Gaffney
Other unincorporated communities
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Cashion Crossroads
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Draytonville
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Goucher
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Grassy Pond
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Kings Creek
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Macedonia
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State Line
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Thicketty
Ghost towns
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Ezell
See also
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List of counties in South Carolina
The U.S. state of South Carolina is made up of 46 counties, the maximum allowable by state law. They range in size from 359 square miles (930 square kilometers) in the case of Calhoun County to 1,358 square miles (3,517 square kilometers) in the ...
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National Park Service
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*
Tryon County, North Carolina
Tryon County is a former county which was located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It was formed in 1768 from the part of Mecklenburg County west of the Catawba River, although the legislative act that created it did not become effective until ...
References
External links
Cherokee County Government official websiteCherokee County Development BoardCherokee County Historical & Preservation SocietyCherokee County Chamber of CommerceCherokee County School DistrictSouth Carolina Transportation InformationCherokee County history and images
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South Carolina placenames of Native American origin
1897 establishments in South Carolina
Populated places established in 1897
Counties of Appalachia