Lake Whelchel

Lake Whelchel is a reservoir in Cherokee, South Carolina. Lake Whelchel is situated near the hamlet Forest Lake Homes, as well as near Rosehill Park.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gaffney and Draytonville.

Town

Gaffney is a city in and the seat… Gaffney is situated 2½ miles south of Lake Whelchel.

Hamlet

Draytonville is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States. Draytonville is situated 4½ miles southeast of Lake Whelchel.

Hamlet

Cherokee Falls is a Census-designated place in Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States. Cherokee Falls is situated 6 miles southeast of Lake Whelchel.

Latitude

35.10723° or 35° 6′ 26″ north

Longitude

-81.63292° or 81° 37′ 59″ west

Elevation

673 feet (205 metres)

Open location code

867W4948+VR

GeoNames ID

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Places to explore: Forest Lake Homes and Rosehill Park.

Highlights: Lake Whelchel and South Carolina Noname 11001 Dam.

Worth a closer look: Columbia and Charleston.

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