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Thank you for your interest in Cherokee County, South Carolina.
The county was named for the Cherokee Indians who once made it their home. It was formed in 1897, and the county seat is Gaffney. Iron mining was such an important activity in this region before the Civil War, it is sometimes called the Old Iron District.
Today, Cherokee County enjoys a thriving and profitable local economy and an abundance of natural and manufactured resources. Cherokee County sits in a prime location just off I-85 between Charlotte, NC and Greenville/Spartanburg, SC. Charlotte’s Douglas International Airport and the Greenville – Spartanburg International Airport are both within 45 miles and the mainline of Norfolk Southern Railroad runs through Cherokee County. The Port of Charleston is easily accessible via major highways.
Cherokee County offers an unbeatable combination of such factors as an abundant and educated work force with customized training by South Carolina Special Schools, a diversified industrial base, a high standard of living and quality of life, pro-business local governments, and easy access to transportation routes.
Cherokee County has over 20 institutions that make up the Cherokee County School District. These schools range from traditional elementary schools, middle schools, high schools to alternative adult education centers.
Hall of Success
Cherokee County has graduated thousands of successful students. In an effort to showcase these outstanding leaders, our Hall of Success was born in November 2017. Each year, Blacksburg and Gaffney High School students research and choose alumni to be inducted into this prestigious Hall of Success based on academic and career success. We are proud of all those who graduate from Cherokee County schools and are confident you will find the list quite impressive.
KNOW(2) Cherokee
KNOW(2) Cherokee is an initiative of the Cherokee County Community Foundation and the South Carolina Higher Education Foundation to increase the awareness of the benefits and importance of higher education.
The project states:
- I KNOW that I must be highly educated for economic success and high quality of life;
- I KNOW that being highly educated is achievable by me, my family, and my community.
Visit www.know2cherokee.com for more information.
K-12 Schools
Cherokee County School District
Private Schools
Local Colleges
Cherokee County Campus – Spartanburg Community College
Other area colleges
Sherman College of Chiropractic
State Colleges