Cherokee Springs, South Carolina

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. (Jan 3, 1932). "Spartanburg County sees countless changes during 35-year period". Herald-Journal. p. 3. Retrieved 7 October 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 4 March 2016. Retrieved 7 October 2015.

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