Apalache, South Carolina Explained

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

History

Using a variant spelling of the Apalachee Indian tribe, the community was named for its lofty elevation with view over the Appalachian Mountains.^[1] Variant names are "Apalachie Mills", "Appalachie", and "Arlington".

Apalache Mill was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.^[2]

References

34.9611°N -82.2119°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Federal Writers' Project. Palmetto Place Names. 1941. Sloane Printing Co.. 21.
2. Web site: NRHP nomination for Apalache Mill. South Carolina SHPO. 2017-02-06.