Cherokee County, South Carolina

Cherokee County
County
Limestone College at Limestone Springs Historic District in Gaffney
Limestone College at Limestone Springs Historic District in Gaffney
Map of South Carolina highlighting Cherokee County
Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting South Carolina
South Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°02′59″N 81°36′28″W / 35.049796°N 81.607647°W / 35.049796; -81.607647
Country United States
State South Carolina
Founded1897
Named forCherokee Indians
SeatGaffney
Largest communityGaffney
Area
 • Total397.47 sq mi (1,029.4 km2)
 • Land392.96 sq mi (1,017.8 km2)
 • Water4.51 sq mi (11.7 km2)  1.13%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total56,216
 • Density143.06/sq mi (55.24/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district5th
Websitewww.cherokeecountysc.com

Cherokee County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 56,216.[1] The county seat is Gaffney. The county was formed in 1897.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "QuickFacts: Cherokee County, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  2. ↑ National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 20, 2024.