Cherokee County, South Carolina

Cherokee County
Limestone College at Limestone Springs Historic District in Gaffney
Location within the U.S. state of 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.