Cherokee County, South Carolina
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]
Cherokee County, South Carolina | |
Map | |
Location in the state of South Carolina | |
South Carolina's location in the U.S. | |
Statistics | |
Founded | 1897 |
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Seat | Gaffney |
Largest community | Gaffney |
Area - Total - Land - Water |
397.47 sq mi (1,029 km²) 392.96 sq mi (1,018 km²) 4.51 sq mi (12 km²), 1.13 |
Population - Density |
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Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
Website: www.cherokeecountysc.com | |
Named for: Cherokee Indians |
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Cherokee County, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ↑ National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 20, 2024.