Jump to content

South Carolina Highway 11

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
South Carolina Highway 11 marker
South Carolina Highway 11
Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Highway
Route information
Maintained by SCDOT
Length119.850 mi[1][2][3][4][5] (192.880 km)
Existed1922–present
Tourist
routes		 Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway
Major junctions
South end I-85 outside of Fair Play
Major intersections
North end SC 18 / SC 150 in Gaffney
Location
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Carolina
CountiesOconee, Pickens, Greenville, Spartanburg, Cherokee
Highway system
← SC 10→ SC 12

South Carolina Highway 11 (SC 11), also known as the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway, is a 119.850-mile (192.880 km) state highway through the far northern part of the U.S. state of South Carolina, following the southernmost peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The route is surrounded by peach orchards, quaint villages, and parks. It is an alternative to Interstate 85 (I-85) and has been featured by such publications as National Geographic, Rand McNally, and Southern Living.[6]

Route description

[edit]
Southern terminus of Highway 11 in Oconee County

SC 11 is located entirely within the U.S. state of South Carolina, beginning in southern Oconee County as Exit 1 of Interstate 85, 0.6 mi (1 km) from the South Carolina and Georgia border. After Oconee County, Highway 11 enters northern Pickens County, where bridges carry it over Lake Keowee and it passes near Table Rock State Park before it leaves the county. Next comes Greenville County, where Highway 11 runs together with U.S. Highway 276 for several miles near Cleveland before splitting off on a more westerly route and crossing U.S. Highway 25 near Tigerville. Highway 11 then enters northern Spartanburg County, where it has an interchange with Interstate 26 near Campobello and Landrum. Finally, Highway 11 passes into Cherokee County, crossing Interstate 85 near Gaffney and ending shortly thereafter.[7]

History

[edit]

The current highway was once part of the "Cherokee Path" or "Keowee Path," this road was the route used by the Cherokee Indians and the English and French fur traders and stretched from Tennessee to Charleston, South Carolina. This National Scenic Byway winds its way through Upstate South Carolina and passes through some towns, such as Walhalla, Marietta, Campobello, Chesnee, and Gaffney. Echoes of the area's Cherokee heritage can still be heard in places and river names like Seneca, Savannah, Keowee, Jocassee, Enoree, Toxaway, Tugaloo, Tokena, and Eastatoee.

In the city of Gaffney, east of I-85, SC 11 is known as "Floyd Baker Boulevard," which is a well-known street name in Upstate South Carolina.[citation needed] This section of SC 11 is a vast contrast to the rest of the route. At this point the highway becomes heavily congested and developed. Gaffney is also the biggest town along the route.

South Carolina Highway 112

[edit]
South Carolina Highway 112 marker
South Carolina Highway 112
LocationNew Prospect–Chesnee, South Carolina
Existed1936–1939

South Carolina Highway 112 (SC 112) was a state highway that was established in July 1936 on a path from SC 9 in New Prospect to U.S. Route 221 (US 221) and SC 110 in Chesnee. In 1939, it was decommissioned, with most of its path redesignated as part of SC 11.

Major intersections

[edit]
CountyLocationmi[1][2][3][4][5]kmDestinationsNotes
Oconee​0.000–
0.090		0.000–
0.145		 I-85 – Atlanta, GreenvilleI-85 exit 1; southern terminus
​9.84015.836 SC 24 – Westminster, TownvilleInterchange
​13.199–
13.200		21.242–
21.243		 US 76 / US 123 – Westminster, SenecaInterchange
West Union19.562–
19.600		31.482–
31.543		 SC 28 (Blue Ridge Boulevard) – Walhalla, Highlands, Cashiers, Seneca, Oconee State Park, St. John's Lutheran ChurchInterchange
​23.770–
23.775		38.254–
38.262		 SC 183 / Christophers Road – Walhalla, High Falls County Park, World of EnergyInterchange
​32.57052.416 SC 130 – Whitewater Falls, Cashiers, Salem, Camp Buc, Bad Creek Project, World of Energy
PickensKeowee-Toxaway State Park38.82062.475
 SC 133 south (Crowe Creek Road) – Six Mile, Clemson, Mile Creek County Park
​47.35076.202 US 178 (Moorefield Memorial Highway) – Rosman, Pickens, Sassafras Mountain, Camp Hannon, McCall RA Camp, Hagood Mill
​56.28090.574
 SC 8 south (Pumpkintown Highway) – Easley, Pickens		Southern end of SC 8 concurrency
​56.87091.523
 SC 8 north (Ceasars Head Highway) – Asbury Hills Camp, Caesars Head State Park, YMCA Camp Greenville		Northern end of SC 8 concurrency
Greenville​58.26093.760
 US 276 west (Geer Highway) – Caesars Head, Asbury Hills Camp, Caesars Head State Park, YMCA Camp Greenville		Southern end of US 276 concurrency
Cleveland63.780102.644
 US 276 east (Greer Highway) – Marietta, Travelers Rest		Northern end of US 276 concurrency
Lima68.125–
68.130		109.637–
109.645
 US 25 to I-26 – Greenville, Hendersonville		Interchange
​74.630120.105
 SC 101 south / S-23-912 – Greer, Blue Ridge Christian Academy, Poinsett Bridge Heritage Preserve
Gowensville82.210132.304 SC 14 – Landrum, Greer, North Greenville University
SpartanburgCampobello86.320138.919 US 176 (North Main Street) – Landrum, Spartanburg
​89.780–
89.787		144.487–
144.498		 I-26 – Asheville, ColumbiaI-26 exit 5
New Prospect93.490150.458 SC 9 – Mill Spring, Spartanburg
Chesnee105.630169.995 US 221 (Alabama Avenue) – Rutherfordton, SpartanburgSouthern end of US 221 Alt. concurrency
CherokeeCowpens NB107.950173.729


 US 221 Alt. north (Cliffside Highway) / SC 110 west (Battleground Road) – Forest City, Cowpens		Northern end of US 221 Alt. concurrency
Gaffney117.893189.730 I-85 – Charlotte, SpartanburgI-85 exit 92
119.680192.606Logan Street (SC 18 Conn.)
119.760192.735 US 29 (North Granard Street)
119.850192.880
 SC 18 west (Frederick Street) / SC 150 (Limestone Street) – Union		Northern end of SC 18 concurrency; northern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Special routes

[edit]

Salem business loop

[edit]
Business plate.svg
South Carolina Highway 11 Business marker
South Carolina Highway 11 Business
LocationSalem, South Carolina
Existed1971–1976

South Carolina Highway 11 Business (SC 11 Bus.) was a business route in Salem. It was established in 1971 from SC 11 west-northwest of the town to SC 11 north-northeast of the town. In 1976, it was decommissioned and was mostly downgraded to secondary roads, with the exception of a small portion of SC 130, which had been extended into Salem by this time.

Chesnee alternate route

[edit]
Alt plate.svg
South Carolina Highway 11 Alternate marker
South Carolina Highway 11 Alternate
LocationChesnee, South Carolina
Existedc. 1940–

South Carolina Highway 11 Alternate (SC 11 Alt.) was an alternate route east of Chesnee. It was commissioned by 1940 between SC 11 and U.S. Route 221 (US 221; now US 221 Alternate) in the northwestern part of the Cowpens National Battlefield. At an unknown date, it was decommissioned and downgraded to a secondary road. It is now known as Edsel Drive.

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b "Highway Logmile Report". South Carolina Department of Transportation. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Highway Logmile Report". South Carolina Department of Transportation. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Highway Logmile Report". South Carolina Department of Transportation. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Highway Logmile Report". South Carolina Department of Transportation. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  5. ^ a b "Highway Logmile Report". South Carolina Department of Transportation. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  6. ^ Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway (SC 11) Archived 2007-11-27 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ "South Carolina Highway 11" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved July 15, 2013.
[edit]
KML file (edit • help)
Template:Attached KML/South Carolina Highway 11
KML is not from Wikidata
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=South_Carolina_Highway_11&oldid=1241599095#Salem_business_loop"