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Walhalla, South Carolina

Walhalla, South Carolina
Administration
Full nameWalhalla, South Carolina
Official nameWalhalla, South Carolina
Settlement typeCity
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Carolina
CountyOconee
Geography
Total Area3.8 sq mi (9.8 km2)
Land Area3.7 sq mi (9.6 km2)
Water Area0 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation1033 ft (314.9 m)
Demography
Total Population3801 (2000)
Density (pop.)395.2/km2 (1023.8/sq mi)
Other information
Time zoneEastern (EST) (UTC-5)
- Summer (DST)EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code29691
Area code864
FIPS code45-74095 
GNIS feature ID1230451 

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Walhalla is a mountain city in Oconee County, South Carolina, United States. It is located 16 mi (25.7 km) from Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina and is also located in the Appalachian Mountains of South Carolina. The population was 3,801 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Oconee County . The current mayor of Walhalla is Randy Chastain.

Walhalla began as a settlement of German immigrants who left from Hamburg, Germany and Bavaria with some English, Scots and Irish who came over in the same ship. In particular, General John A. Wagener, Claus Bullwinkel, John C. Henckel, Jacob Schroder, and Christopher F. Seeba (trustees of the German Colonization Society of Charleston) bought 17859 acre (72.3 km2) of land for $27,000 from Reverend Joseph Grisham of West Union on December 24, 1849.

Walhalla, South Carolina Video

Tucked into the mountainous foothills of the Northwestern Corner of South Carolina, Walhalla bids you "Guten Tag! (Good Day!)" You're invited to experience "Gemutlichkeit!!!" (good spirits, good Times, laughter and goodwill) at the Annual Walhalla Oktoberfest!
2.77 min. | 0 user rating		 A short video put together using footage from the 2007 Oktoberfest in Walhalla, South Carolina.
2.95 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Walhalla High School Band at the 2010 Home Coming Football Game against the Liberty Red Devils. From: Walhalla, South Carolina By: Bani Estrada
1.62 min. | 0 user rating		 I went for a walk around town. I live in the city of Walhalla in South Carolina. It is a nice town.
6.13 min. | 5.0 user rating		 This video features the first day of the mounting of three quilt blocks done by the production committee. It is hoped that this is the beginning of many more and continues the national quilt block trail into the state of South Carolina.
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This video shows the installation of three National Quilt Trail Blocks for the South Carolina Quilt Trail
5.37 min. | 0 user rating		 Lee experiences the best water in the world, North of Walhalla, South Carolina
1.98 min. | 0 user rating		 The Vintage Market is located in West Union, South Carolina. The videos published here were filmed in February 2011. Inventory changes daily therefore the videos are here to show you the size and style of our store. We have 10000 square feet of storefront filled with items from over 40 dealers. Check out our website at www.thevintagemarketonline.com and become a fan of The Vintage Market on facebook. (Please ignore the race car engines, music, radio ads and child yelling "mom" in the background :-) This blog is about other places to shop when you are in the area: www.movetokeowee.com
1.18 min. | 0 user rating		 Not letting the Kudzu infestation get to her like everyone else, Nancy decided to weave baskets and make paper from invasive plant kudzu in Walhalla, South Carolina.
2.02 min. | 5.0 user rating		 528 Playground Rd Walhalla South Carolina 29691 MLS 20129629 You will love this fenced backyard with the deck that overlooks it--fairly level lot. Separate two car garage/shop. Convenient to Walhalla shopping schools and medical. Three bedrooms and front room can be formal dining or living room; separate den with wood burning fireplace. With this location and price this Oconee County home wont last long. Master bedroom is 13 9 x16 with 1/2 bath and two closets. Large laundry room with storage shelving coat closetlinen closet etc. Move in ready. For more information visit www.era.com Contact: Debra Cummings
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FITSNews--After that it's off to the woods of the -South Carolina- Upstate for a weekend of camping. We'll be dropping by sporadically to approve reader comments, ... - Date : Thu, 11 Nov 2010 13:13:30 GMT+00:00
West Union Woman Killed When Tractor Flips - WHNS Greenville Tweet this news
WHNS Greenville--By FOX Carolina Staff -WALHALLA-, -SC- -- A West Union woman was killed Sunday when the tractor she was driving flipped on top of her, the Oconee County ... - Date : Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:40:58 GMT+00:00
Greenville firm to build new Walhalla High School - Anderson Independent Mail Tweet this news
Anderson Independent Mail--The site has about 3000 feet of frontage on -SC- 11 and is about 3.1 miles from the present -Walhalla- High School on -SC- 183. The proposed 240000-square-foot ... - Date : Tue, 09 Nov 2010 03:24:36 GMT+00:00
Walhalla's Holli Lowe named independent national sales director for Mary Kay - Anderson Independent Mail Tweet this news
Anderson Independent Mail--In 2001, as a sophomore in college competing in the Miss -South Carolina- Pageant, Lowe began her Mary Kay business with her mother's encouragement and a ... - Date : Sun, 20 Jun 2010 04:08:10 GMT+00:00
Oconee County moving to aid U.S. Engine Valve's $18 million expansion - Anderson Independent Mail Tweet this news
Anderson Independent Mail--Spokesmen for the company and the -SC- Department of Commerce announced Monday that US Engine Valve will expand its plant with new equipment that will ... - Date : Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:43:48 GMT+00:00
Man in custody in Oconee after search by authorities - Anderson Independent Mail Tweet this news
Anderson Independent Mail--Their names were not available. Sheriff's investigators, along with agents from the -South Carolina- Law Enforcement Division, are investigating.--- - Date : Tue, 18 May 2010 13:07:14 GMT+00:00
Oconee man killed in one-vehicle accident today - Anderson Independent Mail Tweet this news
Anderson Independent Mail--No autopsy will be ordered, Addis said and specimens will be submitted to -South Carolina- Law Enforcement Division for analysis in accordance with state law. ... - Date : Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:03:25 GMT+00:00
Death of 82-year-old man ruled a homicide - WACH Tweet this news
WACH---WALHALLA- (AP) -- A coroner has ruled the death of an 82-year-old -South Carolina- man a homicide. Multiple media outlets reported that Oconee County Coroner ... - Date : Mon, 17 May 2010 17:19:22 GMT+00:00
Red carpet rolled out for area schools - Anderson Independent Mail Tweet this news
Anderson Independent Mail--Monday the -South Carolina- Department of Education announced the winners of its Red Carpet awards. Of the 262 schools across the state that applied for the ... - Date : Mon, 17 May 2010 17:05:37 GMT+00:00
Three local men arrested after S.C. police chase - BlueRidgeNow.com Tweet this news
BlueRidgeNow.com--Oconee County authorities are also awaiting the report of a -South Carolina- Law Enforcement Division investigation of the Oconee County deputies firing their ... - Date : Wed, 19 May 2010 23:32:57 GMT+00:00

Municipalities and communities of Oconee County, South Carolina

County seat: Walhalla
CitiesSeneca * Walhalla * Westminster
TownsSalem * West Union
CDPUtica
Unincorporated
communities		Fair Play * Long Creek * Mountain Rest * Newry * Tamassee



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