Cherokee Springs, South Carolina

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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]

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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.

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