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Cherokee County, South Carolina Facts

When was Cherokee County, SC Created?
Cherokee County was established on February 25, 1897 from Spartanburg CountyUnion County and York County.

What is the County Seat of Cherokee County, SC?
The County Seat of government is situated in Gaffney plus the county government website is delisac.site.aplus.net/cherokeecountysouthcarolina/

What counties are adjacent to Cherokee County, SC?
Bordering counties are Cleveland County, NC, York CountyUnion CountySpartanburg CountyRutherford County, NC.

Cherokee County, SC Vital Records

Where can find Cherokee County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Cherokee County vital records can be found at the South Carolina Department of Health has copies of birth records after 1913 and death records after 1930, copies of marriage since Jan 1962 and a Divorce records since 1958. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in South Carolina for current fees and application process.

Cherokee County Health Department has birth and death records from January 01, 1915. Marriage records prior to 1950 are available from the Probate Court office. Divorce records since April 1949 are available from the County Clerk’s office. There were no South Carolina birth or Death “certificates” before January 01, 1915

You can search online for Cherokee County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for South Carolina Birth and Death CertificateMarriage and Divorce Certificate Application to mail.

Cherokee County, SC Census Records


What Cherokee County, SC census records are available?
County census records consists of Federal Census Schedules to aid in finding out about your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 19001910192019301940.

One can find free downloadable not to mention printable census forms to help you with your research.

Cherokee County, SC Courthouse and Government Records

Cherokee County Courthouse

What genealogical records can I find in the Cherokee County Courthouse?

  • Cherokee County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
  • Cherokee County Clerk of Probate Court
    • Address: 1434 North Limestone Street, Gaffney, South Carolina 29341
    • Phone: (864) 487-2583
    • Marriage Records: 1911
    • Probate Records: 1897
  • Cherokee County Clerk of Court / Register of Deeds
    • Address: 125 E. Floyd Baker Blvd., Gaffney, S.C. 29342
    • Phone: 864-487-2571
    • Land Records: 1897
    • Court Records: 1897
    • Divorce Records:since April 1949

Cherokee County, SC Societies and Family History Resources

What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Cherokee County, SC?
A list of Cherokee County Historical  and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives.

Where can I connect with other Cherokee County, SC Researchers through message boards and forums?

What other genealogical resources are available in Cherokee County, SC?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources related to Cherokee County. These genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Business oriented Sites, Private Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some have to have a payment. This is just a directory that has been collected or submitted. I do not endorse or promote one genealogy site above another.

Cherokee Co. SC Books, Newspapers & Publications

Cherokee Co. SC Church / Bible Records & Cemeteries / Graveyards

Cherokee Co. SC Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Cherokee Co. SC General and History Websites

Cherokee Co. SC Immigration & Naturalization

Cherokee Co. SC Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Cherokee Co. SC Military Records

Cherokee Co. SC Schools & Directories