Cherokee Springs, South Carolina Explained

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. A post office called Cherokee was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1933.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Federal Writers' Project. Federal Writers' Project. Palmetto Place Names. 1941. Sloane Printing Co.. 34.
  2. News: Spartanburg County sees countless changes during 35-year period . Herald-Journal . Jan 3, 1932 . 7 October 2015 . Foster, Julia H. . 3.
  3. Web site: Spartanburg County . Jim Forte Postal History . 7 October 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304212645/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=SC&county=Spartanburg . 4 March 2016 .

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