The Peachoid - Gaffney SC - 4k Flyby
The Peachoid has been a well known local landmark in upstate SC since 1981. Recently it gained more widespread fame when it was featured in the Netflix Original series House of Cards.
This short video offers an aerial perspective and closer look at the water tower that even long term natives of the area may not be familiar with.
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House of Cards - Season 1 - Episode 3
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Peaches by The Presidents of the United States
Gaffney, South Carolina
Gaffney is a city in and the county seat of Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States, in the Upstate region of South Carolina. Gaffney is known as the Peach Capital of South Carolina. The population was 12,539 at the 2010 census, with an estimated population of 12,597 in 2014. It is the principal city of the Gaffney, South Carolina, Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Cherokee County and which is further included in the greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Combined Statistical Area.
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Team Nolan - Drone Video - The Peachoid, Gaffney SC
Driving back from a job down near Atlanta I passed by the Peachoid and happened to have my DJI Mavic Pro with me. Decided to get some aerial footage of it. Its been featured on House of Cards and in a few other places. Definitely an interesting US Landmark.
Restaurants in Gaffney, South Carolina
Three restaurants are highlighted as a part of the Gaffney culture. Harold's Restaurant is known for their homemade chili and pimento cheese. Daddy Joe's Beach House BBQ and Grill has a laid back atmosphere anyone is sure to enjoy. Kelly's first opened in 1960 and this family owned restaurant is known for steaks.
HISTORICAL PLACES OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE,U S A IN GOOGLE EARTH
HISTORICAL PLACES OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE,U S A
1. SOUTH CAROLINA STATE HOUSE,COLUMBIA 34° 0'1.59N 81° 1'59.51W
2. ST.MICHAEL'S CHURCH,CHARLESTON 32°46'34.36N 79°55'50.62W
3. STATE MUSEUM & EDVENTURE,COLUMBIA 33°59'56.06N 81° 2'54.24W
4. CASTLE SUMPTER,CHARLESTON 32°45'8.60N 79°52'28.80W
5. CHILDREN'S & ART MUSEUM,GREENVILLE 34°51'21.51N 82°24'2.33W
6. BROOKGREEN GARDENS,MURRELS INLET 33°31'6.47N 79° 5'33.36W
7. LDS TEMPLE,COLUMBIA 33°57'35.06N 80°53'38.20W
8. GIBSON GUITAR,MYRTLE BEACH 33°42'50.98N 78°56'1.70W
9. USS CLAMAGORE,MOUNT PLEASANT 32°47'25.74N 79°54'30.79W
10. GIANT PEACHOID,GAFFNEY 35° 5'43.11N 81°41'9.16W
11. PLANET HOLLYWOOD,MYRTLE BEACH 33°43'13.96N 78°52'46.97W
12. TRINITY CATHEDRAL,COLUMBIA 34°00′04″N 81°01′52″W
13. BMW ZENTRUM MUSEUM,GREER 34°53'22.99N 82°10'36.26W
14. BROADWAY,MYRTLE BEACH 33°42'57.41N 78°52'52.37W
15. ST.JHON'S CHURCH,CHARLESTON 32°46'44.07N 79°56'4.02W
16. RIVERBANKS ZOO,COLUMBIA 34° 0'29.92N 81° 4'23.14W
17. MINT MUSEUM,CHARLOTTE 35°11'50.44N 80°48'52.28W
18. FAMILY KINGDOM,MYRTILE BEACH 33°40'53.75N 78°53'31.26W
19. ST.GEORGE CATHEDRAL,GREENVILLE 34°51′22″N 82°23′57″W
20. TYRES MAZE,LEXINGTON 33°57'36.59N 81°18'46.80W
21. CASTLE PICKNEY,CHARLESTON 32°46'25.03N 79°54'39.39W
22. REEDY RIVER FALLS,GREENVILLE 34°50'41.90N 82°24'3.19W
23. CASTLE MOULTRIE, SULIVAN'S ISLAND 32°45'33.89N 79°51'28.12W
Peachoid in Gaffney SC
Peachoid giant peach water tower
Speech: Donald Trump in Gaffney, SC - February 18, 2016
Donald Trump delivers a speech at a campaign event in Gaffney, SC on February 18, 2016. Transcript: Uploaded to YouTube for archival purposes by Factba.se (
Peachoid
The Peachoid is a 135 feet tall water tower in Gaffney, South Carolina, U.S.A., that resembles a peach. The water tower holds one million U.S. gallons of water and is located off Peachoid Road by Interstate 85 between exits 90 and 92. Usually referred to by locals as The Peach and by passing motorists as Mr. Peach or The Moon over Gaffney, the water tank is visible for several miles around these exits.
An example of novelty architecture, the Peachoid is one of the most recognizable landmarks on the part of I-85 connecting Charlotte, North Carolina, and Atlanta, Georgia.
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The Gaffney Peachoid
The Gaffney Peachoid
The Giant Peach in Gaffney, SC
The Peach Water Tower in Gaffney SC. Aerial Video by Marcus Brown
Aerial Video by Marcus A Brown (bka) Sling Shot
The Gaffney Peachoid at night
Gaffney, SC and Colbertradio
Gaffney, SC and the Peach Festival, June 25-27 and July 15-17 - Captured Live on Ustream at
Hometown Spotlight Gaffney, SC
This week we're taking you to a city known as the peach capital of the state. Gaffney, South Carolina is in the middle of their 40th Annual Peach Festival complete with live music, food, a parade, pageant and lots of peaches.
Peach Water tower over the Town of Gaffney South Carolina....A beautiful view from the southern side
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Hometown Spotlight Gaffney, SC
This week we're taking you to a city known as the peach capital of the state. Gaffney, South Carolina is in the middle of their 40th Annual Peach Festival complete with live music, food, a parade, pageant and lots of peaches.
Peach Water Tower Video Project 2016-07-30
Gaffney, South Carolina
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Aether Film: The Peach: Gaffney SC
Gaffney SC. The wind was tough, I was only able to extract this footage. Hope ya like.
Gaffney Peach, South Carolina
Video of the BIG ASS in the Gaffney Peach...
Hometown Spotlight Gaffney, SC
This week we're taking you to a city known as the peach capital of the state. Gaffney, South Carolina is in the middle of their 40th Annual Peach Festival complete with live music, food, a parade, pageant and lots of peaches.