Gaffney, city (2020 pop. 12,764),
seat of Cherokee co., NW S.C., near the N.C. line, in a cotton, grain, and
peach region; settled in the early 1800s, inc. 1873. Textiles and clothing
are its major products; the city also has a large peach-packing plant and a
variety of light manufactures. Gaffney is the seat of Limestone College.
Cowpens National Battlefield and Kings Mountain National Military Park are
nearby (see National Parks and
Monuments, tablenational parks and monuments,
table).
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