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'''Gaffney''' is a city that sucks. It is full of scary rednecks and I hate it. Me and Parvati are big minorities here, me being a flaming homosexual and her Sri Lankan, and we're scared of banjos and shotguns. in and the [[county seat]] of [[Cherokee County, South Carolina|Cherokee County]], [[South Carolina]], [[United States]].{{GR|6}} The population was 12,968 at the [[United States Census, 2000|2000 census]]. It is the principal city of the Gaffney, South Carolina, [[Micropolitan Statistical Area]] (population 52,537 according to year 2000 estimates by the [[U.S. Census Bureau]]), an (MSA) which includes all of Cherokee County and which is further included in the greater [[Greenville, South Carolina|Greenville]]-[[Spartanburg, South Carolina|Spartanburg]]-[[Anderson, South Carolina|Anderson]], South Carolina [[Combined Statistical Area]] (population 1,185,534 according to year 2005 U.S. Census Bureau estimates).

== History and general information==
Michael Gaffney, born in Granard, Ireland in 1775, emigrated to America in 1797, arriving in New York and moving to [[Charleston, South Carolina]] a few years later. Gaffney moved again in 1804 to the South Carolina Upcountry ([[The Upstate]]) and established a tavern and lodging house at what became known as "Gaffney's Cross Roads." The location was perfect for growth because of the two major roads which met here, one from the mountains of North Carolina to Charleston and the other from Charlotte into Georgia. Michael Gaffney died here on September 6, 1854.

In 1872, the area became known as "Gaffney City." Gaffney became the county seat of Cherokee County which was formed out of parts of York, Union, and Spartanburg Counties in 1897. Gaffney became a major center for the textile industry in South Carolina and was the backbone of the county's economy up until the 1980s.

Despite the small of amount of population growth, businesses and companies continue to locate within the city limits, especially along the bustling Floyd Baker Boulevard and Highway 105 and many other areas within the city limits, however, most population growth occurs outside the city limits.

Uptown Gaffney began to languish after [[I-85]] was built in the county as industries located near the new highway. Recent renovations in downtown Gaffney have prompted more businesses to locate there, but there is still a great deal that is planned for the central part of the city. Many plans have been announced for the downtown area, including a large 20-acre park that will be developed on the grounds of a recently demolished mill. A plaza has been completed beside city hall and includes a refurbished fountain and extensive landscaping. Highlights to the upgrade of the city's park system include a skatepark, two passive parks, and several children's playgrounds.

The city has recently hired an architectural frim to renovate the old Gaffney Post Office Downtown into a visitors' center, art galleries, and a community meeting room.

There are also plans for a large cultural center to be placed in the downtown area.

A farmers' market, Gaffney Station Farmers' Market, has been established in a city parking lot directly across from the old post office downtown. The farmers' market operates on Wednesdays and Saturdays June through October.

The city recently concluded Spring Session '08 of a popular concert series entitled Shindig at the Gaffney Cabin. Bands perform on a weekly basis - Fridays during the Spring Session (May) and Thursdays during the Fall Session (late August through September). Concerts are held on Thursdays during Fall Sessions so as not to conflict with Gaffney Indian football games on Friday nights.

The area's newest attraction is the Cherokee County History and Arts Museum. Located at the old Central school, it is a true chance to find your roots! Cherokee County's history and its contributions to the arts weave a captivating and inspiring story of the region and its role in shaping the culture of the southeast and the nation. www.cherokeecountyhistory.org

==Geography==
Gaffney is located at {{coor dms|35|4|18|N|81|39|00|W|city}} (35.071667, -81.650000){{GR|1}}.

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of 7.9&nbsp;[[square mile]]s (20.4&nbsp;[[km²]]), of which, 7.9&nbsp;square miles (20.4&nbsp;km²) of it is land and 0.04&nbsp;square miles (0.1&nbsp;km²) of it is water.

== Media ==
[http://www.thecherokeechronicle.com/ The Cherokee Chronicle]: Local Newspaper, published on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

[http://www.gaffneyledger.com/ The Gaffney Ledger]: Local Newspaper, published on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
[[WEAC]] 1500-AM]: Local News Radio, Country music.

http://www.1180wfgn.com/ 1180 [[WFGN]]-AM Playing Gospel Music for Gaffney and surrounding areas

http://www.bbnradio.org/ [[WYFG]] 91.1 FM: Christian Broadcasting (BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK)

[http://goupstate.com/ Spartanburg Herald-Journal]: Regional newspaper based in nearby Spartanburg, SC; covers stories in Spartanburg, Cherokee, Union Counties, as well as state and national headlines.

==Demographics==
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 12,968 people, 5,304 households, and 3,336 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,649.7 people per square mile (637.0/km²). There were 5,765 housing units at an average density of 733.4/sq&nbsp;mi (283.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 53.48% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 44.19% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.15% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.45% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.99% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.71% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.98% of the population.

There were 5,304 households out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 21.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city the population was spread out with 23.4% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 82.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,480, and the median income for a family was $38,449. Males had a median income of $30,145 versus $22,167 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $17,755. About 13.3% of families and 16.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 18.0% of those age 65 or over.

==Infrastructure==
===Government===

*Mayor: Henry Jolly

*City Council Members:
:*Wayne Ramsey (District 1)
:*Thomas R. Reid (District 2)
:*S. Bernard Smith (District 3)
:*Dennis Ramsey (District 4)
:*Boone Peeler (District 5)
:*Billy Love (District 6)

===Transportation===

The Upstate region is served by [[Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport]] {{airport codes|GSP|KGSP}}, also known as GSP International Airport. GSP is South Carolina's busiest airport.

Recent studies have proved that an airport is strongly needed in the county. Cherokee County is the only county in South Carolina without an airport. Requests are now being made to the federal government to support the construction of the new airport. Studies are also determining where the airport, if built, should be built.

Gaffney is located on the [[Interstate 85]] corridor, linking it to [[Atlanta]] and [[Charlotte]], and [[Interstate 26]], which is in nearby [[Spartanburg]], linking Gaffney to the Mid-Atlantic.

Public transit is available through the Gaffney Cab Company for a relatively low fare.

Travellers know Gaffney from the [[Peachoid]] Peach water tower located along [[Interstate 85]].

===Schools===

Gaffney is served by the [http://www.cherokee1.k12.sc.us/ Cherokee County School District], which is one unified school district.

*'''Colleges & Universities'''
:*[[Limestone College]]
:*[[Spartanburg Community College]]- Cherokee County Campus, including a training building and Freightliner facility

*'''Private Elementary & Secondary Schools'''
:*Heritage Christian School
:*Village School of Gaffney
:*Gaffney Christian Academy

*'''Public High Schools'''
:*[[Gaffney High School]]

The Gaffney High School football team is also well-known regionally. The program boasts 16 State Championships and alumni such as the [[Washington Redskins]]' [[Rocky McIntosh]] and [[University of South Carolina]] All-American and [[Minnesota Vikings]]' [[Sidney Rice]]. In the 2005-2006 school year the school was chosen as Palmetto's Finest, the highest honor for high schools in the state. The school has succeeded greatly in increasing test scores across the board and increasing the graduation rate.

==Notable people from Gaffney==
Notable figures who were born in, lived in, or are otherwise associated with Gaffney.

*[[Robert E. Hall]], Eleventh Sergeant Major of the Army Oct 21, 1997 - June 23, 2000
*[[Mikki Moore]], professional basketball player for the [[Sacramento Kings]].
*[[W.J. Cash]], author
*[[Kertus Davis]], [[NASCAR]] driver
*[[Andie MacDowell]], actress
*[[Rocky McIntosh]], professional football player, the [[Washington Redskins]]
*[[Sidney Rice]], professional football player, the [[Minnesota Vikings]]
*Michael McCluney, Making the Band 4 winner and singer
*[[Arizona Reid]], plays basketball for [[High Point University]].
*[[Dominique Stevenson]], former football player for the [[Tennessee Volunteers]] and the [[Buffalo Bills]].

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.getintogaffney-sc.com/vdir/ City of Gaffney]
*[http://www.cherokeecountyhistory.org/ Cherokee County Historical & Preservation Society]
*[http://www.cherokeechamber.org/ Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce]
*[http://www.cherokee1.k12.sc.us/ Cherokee County School District]
*[http://www.upstatecarolina.org/ Upstate Carolina Medical Center]
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Gaffney, South Carolina
City
Location of Gaffney, South Carolina
Location of Gaffney, South Carolina
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Carolina
CountyCherokee
Area
 • Total7.9 sq mi (20.4 km2)
 • Land7.9 sq mi (20.4 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation
804 ft (245 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total12,968
 • Density1,649.7/sq mi (636.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
29340-29341-29342
Area code864
FIPS code45-28060Template:GR
GNIS feature ID1247855Template:GR
Websitewww.getintogaffney-sc.com

Gaffney is a city that sucks. It is full of scary rednecks and I hate it. Me and Parvati are big minorities here, me being a flaming homosexual and her Sri Lankan, and we're scared of banjos and shotguns. in and the county seat of Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States.Template:GR The population was 12,968 at the 2000 census. It is the principal city of the Gaffney, South Carolina, Micropolitan Statistical Area (population 52,537 according to year 2000 estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau), an (MSA) which includes all of Cherokee County and which is further included in the greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Combined Statistical Area (population 1,185,534 according to year 2005 U.S. Census Bureau estimates).

History and general information

Michael Gaffney, born in Granard, Ireland in 1775, emigrated to America in 1797, arriving in New York and moving to Charleston, South Carolina a few years later. Gaffney moved again in 1804 to the South Carolina Upcountry (The Upstate) and established a tavern and lodging house at what became known as "Gaffney's Cross Roads." The location was perfect for growth because of the two major roads which met here, one from the mountains of North Carolina to Charleston and the other from Charlotte into Georgia. Michael Gaffney died here on September 6, 1854.

In 1872, the area became known as "Gaffney City." Gaffney became the county seat of Cherokee County which was formed out of parts of York, Union, and Spartanburg Counties in 1897. Gaffney became a major center for the textile industry in South Carolina and was the backbone of the county's economy up until the 1980s.

Despite the small of amount of population growth, businesses and companies continue to locate within the city limits, especially along the bustling Floyd Baker Boulevard and Highway 105 and many other areas within the city limits, however, most population growth occurs outside the city limits.

Uptown Gaffney began to languish after I-85 was built in the county as industries located near the new highway. Recent renovations in downtown Gaffney have prompted more businesses to locate there, but there is still a great deal that is planned for the central part of the city. Many plans have been announced for the downtown area, including a large 20-acre park that will be developed on the grounds of a recently demolished mill. A plaza has been completed beside city hall and includes a refurbished fountain and extensive landscaping. Highlights to the upgrade of the city's park system include a skatepark, two passive parks, and several children's playgrounds.

The city has recently hired an architectural frim to renovate the old Gaffney Post Office Downtown into a visitors' center, art galleries, and a community meeting room.

There are also plans for a large cultural center to be placed in the downtown area.

A farmers' market, Gaffney Station Farmers' Market, has been established in a city parking lot directly across from the old post office downtown. The farmers' market operates on Wednesdays and Saturdays June through October.

The city recently concluded Spring Session '08 of a popular concert series entitled Shindig at the Gaffney Cabin. Bands perform on a weekly basis - Fridays during the Spring Session (May) and Thursdays during the Fall Session (late August through September). Concerts are held on Thursdays during Fall Sessions so as not to conflict with Gaffney Indian football games on Friday nights.

The area's newest attraction is the Cherokee County History and Arts Museum. Located at the old Central school, it is a true chance to find your roots! Cherokee County's history and its contributions to the arts weave a captivating and inspiring story of the region and its role in shaping the culture of the southeast and the nation. www.cherokeecountyhistory.org

Geography

Gaffney is located at 35°4′18″N 81°39′00″W / 35.07167°N 81.65000°W / 35.07167; -81.65000Invalid arguments have been passed to the {{#coordinates:}} function (35.071667, -81.650000)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.9 square miles (20.4 km²), of which, 7.9 square miles (20.4 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it is water.

Media

The Cherokee Chronicle: Local Newspaper, published on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The Gaffney Ledger: Local Newspaper, published on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

WEAC 1500-AM]: Local News Radio, Country music.

http://www.1180wfgn.com/ 1180 WFGN-AM Playing Gospel Music for Gaffney and surrounding areas

http://www.bbnradio.org/ WYFG 91.1 FM: Christian Broadcasting (BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Spartanburg Herald-Journal: Regional newspaper based in nearby Spartanburg, SC; covers stories in Spartanburg, Cherokee, Union Counties, as well as state and national headlines.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 12,968 people, 5,304 households, and 3,336 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,649.7 people per square mile (637.0/km²). There were 5,765 housing units at an average density of 733.4/sq mi (283.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 53.48% White, 44.19% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.99% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.98% of the population.

There were 5,304 households out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.1% were married couples living together, 21.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city the population was spread out with 23.4% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 82.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,480, and the median income for a family was $38,449. Males had a median income of $30,145 versus $22,167 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,755. About 13.3% of families and 16.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 18.0% of those age 65 or over.

Infrastructure

Government

  • Mayor: Henry Jolly
  • City Council Members:
  • Wayne Ramsey (District 1)
  • Thomas R. Reid (District 2)
  • S. Bernard Smith (District 3)
  • Dennis Ramsey (District 4)
  • Boone Peeler (District 5)
  • Billy Love (District 6)

Transportation

The Upstate region is served by Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (IATA: GSP, ICAO: KGSP), also known as GSP International Airport. GSP is South Carolina's busiest airport.

Recent studies have proved that an airport is strongly needed in the county. Cherokee County is the only county in South Carolina without an airport. Requests are now being made to the federal government to support the construction of the new airport. Studies are also determining where the airport, if built, should be built.

Gaffney is located on the Interstate 85 corridor, linking it to Atlanta and Charlotte, and Interstate 26, which is in nearby Spartanburg, linking Gaffney to the Mid-Atlantic.

Public transit is available through the Gaffney Cab Company for a relatively low fare.

Travellers know Gaffney from the Peachoid Peach water tower located along Interstate 85.

Schools

Gaffney is served by the Cherokee County School District, which is one unified school district.

  • Colleges & Universities
  • Private Elementary & Secondary Schools
  • Heritage Christian School
  • Village School of Gaffney
  • Gaffney Christian Academy
  • Public High Schools

The Gaffney High School football team is also well-known regionally. The program boasts 16 State Championships and alumni such as the Washington Redskins' Rocky McIntosh and University of South Carolina All-American and Minnesota Vikings' Sidney Rice. In the 2005-2006 school year the school was chosen as Palmetto's Finest, the highest honor for high schools in the state. The school has succeeded greatly in increasing test scores across the board and increasing the graduation rate.

Notable people from Gaffney

Notable figures who were born in, lived in, or are otherwise associated with Gaffney.

References

External links

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