Cherokee County, South Carolina
county in South Carolina, United States
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 | |
|---|---|
 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 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  South Carolina |
| Founded | 1897 |
| Named for | Cherokee Indians |
| Seat | Gaffney |
| Largest community | Gaffney |
| Area | |
| • Total | 397.47 sq mi (1,029.4 km2) |
| • Land | 392.96 sq mi (1,017.8 km2) |
| • Water | 4.51 sq mi (11.7 km2) 1.13% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 56,216 |
| • Density | 143.06/sq mi (55.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 5th |
| Website | www |
References change
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Cherokee County, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ↑ National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 20, 2024.
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