Cherokee County

Cherokee County is a county in the Piedmont region of South Carolina, located in the northwestern part of the state. Several rivers flow through the area, and the county contains the town of Gaffney, which serves as its administrative center.

The area was established in 1897 from portions of York, Union, and Spartanburg counties, named after the Cherokee people who previously inhabited the region. A major Revolutionary War battle took place in the northwestern section during the late 1700s.

The Battle of Cowpens, a decisive engagement of the American Revolutionary War, occurred in northwestern Cherokee County on January 17, 1781.

Gaffney is the main town and contains shops, restaurants, and services for visitors and residents. The area is well connected by local roads that link the various communities throughout the county.

The area ranks among South Carolina's top peach producers and contributes significantly to the state's agricultural output. The local soil and climate make it well-suited for growing this crop.

Location: South Carolina

Inception: 1897

Capital city: Gaffney

Shares border with: York County, Spartanburg County, Union County, Cleveland County, Rutherford County

Website: http://cherokeecountysc.com

GPS coordinates: 35.05000,-81.62000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:06