Cherokee Springs is an unincorporated community in Spartanburg County, in the U.S. state of South Carolina.

History

The community was named after the Cherokee Indians.[1] Cherokee Springs was a popular mineral spa resort in the late 19th century.[2]

An old variant name of the community was Cherokee.[3] A post office called Cherokee was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1933.[4]

References

  1. ^ Federal Writers' Project (1941). Palmetto Place Names. Sloane Printing Co. p. 34.
  2. ^ Foster, Julia H. (January 3, 1932). "Spartanburg County sees countless changes during 35-year period". Herald-Journal. p. 3. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cherokee Springs, South Carolina
  4. ^ "Spartanburg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved October 7, 2015.

35°02′59″N 81°53′27″W / 35.04972°N 81.89083°W / 35.04972; -81.89083

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