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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Sunset (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Sunset. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the northwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals and doctors were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the north contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Sunset is located in Pickens County.

To see how the shape of South Carolina's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Pickens County: Transylvania (NC), Anderson, Greenville & Oconee.

Below are the counties that are near Sunset. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Sunset:

  • Pickens County     (The home county of Sunset)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sunset, with the one closest to Sunset listed first.
    • Rocky Bottom
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Bottom
      • Rocky Bottom is located in Pickens County
    • Crow Creek
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crow Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crow Creek
      • Crow Creek is located in Pickens County
    • Pickens
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Six Mile
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Arial
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arial have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arial
      • Arial is located in Pickens County
    • Dacusville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dacusville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dacusville
      • Dacusville is located in Pickens County
    • Liberty
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Norris
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
    • Easley
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Central
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Isaqueena Village
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Isaqueena Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Isaqueena Village
      • Isaqueena Village is located in Pickens County
    • Clemson
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
  • Anderson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sunset, with the one closest to Sunset listed first.
    • Powderville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Powderville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powderville
      • Powderville is located in Anderson County
    • Pendleton
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
    • La France
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
    • Sandy Springs
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
    • Piedmont
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Leisure Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leisure Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leisure Village
      • Leisure Village is located in Anderson County
    • Northlake
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Northlake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Northlake
      • Northlake is located in Anderson County
    • Townville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
    • West Pelzer
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Pelzer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Pelzer
      • West Pelzer is located in Anderson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 953 people
    • Anderson Village
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Anderson Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anderson Village
      • Anderson Village is located in Anderson County
    • Pelzer
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Williamston
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Greenville County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sunset, with the one closest to Sunset listed first.
    • Caesars Head
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caesars Head
      • Caesars Head is located in Greenville County
    • Marietta
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
    • Slater
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
    • Cleveland
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Berea
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berea have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berea
      • Berea is located in Greenville County
    • Travelers Rest
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
    • Parker
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parker have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parker
      • Parker is located in Greenville County
    • City View
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for City View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for City View
      • City View is located in Greenville County
    • Sans Souci
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sans Souci have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sans Souci
      • Sans Souci is located in Greenville County
    • Welcome
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Welcome
      • Welcome is located in Greenville County
    • Dunean
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dunean have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunean
      • Dunean is located in Greenville County
    • Judson
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Judson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Judson
      • Judson is located in Greenville County
  • Oconee County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sunset, with the one closest to Sunset listed first.
    • Salem
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Tamassee
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Newry
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
    • West Union
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Utica
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Utica
      • Utica is located in Oconee County
    • Seneca
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Walhalla
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Mountain Rest
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
    • Richland
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
    • Westminster
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Longcreek
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Oakway
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakway have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakway
      • Oakway is located in Oconee County
  • Rabun County (GA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sunset, with the one closest to Sunset listed first.
    • Antioch
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Antioch
      • Antioch is located in Rabun County (GA)
    • Sky Valley
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sky Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sky Valley
      • Sky Valley is located in Rabun County (GA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 273 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sky Valley <2>
  • Henderson County (NC)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sunset, with the one closest to Sunset listed first.
    • Mount Olive
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Olive have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Olive
      • Mount Olive is located in Henderson County (NC)
    • Etowah
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Etowah have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Etowah
      • Etowah is located in Henderson County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Etowah <2>
    • Tuxedo
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuxedo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuxedo
      • Tuxedo is located in Henderson County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tuxedo <2>
    • Holly Springs
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Springs
      • Holly Springs is located in Henderson County (NC)
    • Claremont
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Claremont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Claremont
      • Claremont is located in Henderson County (NC)
    • Flat Rock
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flat Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Rock
      • Flat Rock is located in Henderson County (NC)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,408 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Flat Rock <2>
    • Horse Shoe
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Laurel Park
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurel Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Park
      • Laurel Park is located in Henderson County (NC)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,339 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Laurel Park <2>
    • Sky Village
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sky Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sky Village
      • Sky Village is located in Henderson County (NC)
    • Valley Hill
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Hill
      • Valley Hill is located in Henderson County (NC)
    • Zirconia
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
    • East Flat Rock
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Flat Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Flat Rock
      • East Flat Rock is located in Henderson County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for East Flat Rock <2>
  • Jackson County (NC)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sunset, with the one closest to Sunset listed first.
    • Cashiers
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cashiers have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cashiers
      • Cashiers is located in Jackson County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cashiers <2>
    • Glenville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenville
      • Glenville is located in Jackson County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glenville <2>
    • Highlands
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highlands
      • Highlands is located in Jackson County (NC)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 984 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Highlands <2>
    • Argura
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Argura
      • Argura is located in Jackson County (NC)
    • Tuckasegee
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuckasegee have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuckasegee
      • Tuckasegee is located in Jackson County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tuckasegee <2>
    • East Laport
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Laport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Laport
      • East Laport is located in Jackson County (NC)
  • Macon County (NC)
  • Transylvania County (NC)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sunset, with the one closest to Sunset listed first.
    • Rosman
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosman
      • Rosman is located in Transylvania County (NC)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 624 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rosman <2>
    • Toxaway Falls ‑ Historic
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toxaway Falls
      • Toxaway Falls is located in Transylvania County (NC)
    • Lake Toxaway
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Cedar Mountain
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Mountain
      • Cedar Mountain is located in Transylvania County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cedar Mountain <2>
    • Sapphire
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sapphire have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sapphire
      • Sapphire is located in Transylvania County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sapphire <2>
    • Balsam Grove
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
    • Brevard
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brevard
      • Brevard is located in Transylvania County (NC)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,899 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brevard <2>
    • Pisgah Forest
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pisgah Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pisgah Forest
      • Pisgah Forest is located in Transylvania County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pisgah Forest <2>
    • Seven Springs
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Springs
      • Seven Springs is located in Transylvania County (NC)
    • Penrose
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Penrose have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Penrose
      • Penrose is located in Transylvania County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Penrose <2>

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Sunset, see our County-by-County Page for Sunset.

Newspapers Published in Sunset ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 22 newspapers that have been published in the area around Sunset.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Sunset, there are papers which were published within 17 miles [27.4 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Sunset.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Sunset:

Cemeteries Near Sunset ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Sunset.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Sunset covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Sunset, with the one closest to Sunset listed first.

  • Friendship Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Friendship Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Friendship Cemetery
  • Antioch Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Antioch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Antioch Cemetery
  • Holly Springs Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holly Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holly Springs Cemetery
  • Eastatoe Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eastatoe Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eastatoe Cemetery
  • Mountain Grove Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mountain Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mountain Grove Cemetery
  • Lance Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lance Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lance Cemetery
  • Nimmons Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nimmons Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nimmons Cemetery
  • Martins Grove Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Martins Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Martins Grove Cemetery
  • Mt. Bethel UMC Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Mt. Bethel UMC Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<3> to the east of Pickens.
    • The Mt. Bethel UMC Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Mt. Bethel Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Bethel UMC Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #70716 <4>
  • Porters Chapel Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Porters Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Porters Chapel Cemetery
  • Chastain Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chastain Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chastain Cemetery
  • Rocky Bottom Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rocky Bottom Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rocky Bottom Cemetery
  • Continue List   (339 more) ...
    • McKinney Chapel Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McKinney Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McKinney Chapel Cemetery
    • Shady Grove Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shady Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shady Grove Cemetery
    • Johnston Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnston Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<5>

While we didn't find Sunset in the Atlas, the following 1895 communities would have been found near the current location of Sunset.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Sunset, with the one closest to Sunset listed first.

  • Nimmons
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nimmons have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nimmons
    • Nimmons is located in Pickens County
  • Crow Creek
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crow Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crow Creek
    • Crow Creek is located in Pickens County
  • Nine Times
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nine Times have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nine Times
    • Nine Times is located in Pickens County
  • Eastatoe
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eastatoe have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eastatoe
    • Eastatoe is located in Pickens County
  • Knob ‑ Historic
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knob have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knob
    • Knob is located in Pickens County
  • Jocassee ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jocassee have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jocassee
    • Jocassee is located in Oconee County
  • East Fork
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Fork have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Fork
    • East Fork is located in Transylvania County (NC)
  • Salem
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Six Mile
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
  • Wattacoo ‑ Historic
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wattacoo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wattacoo
    • Wattacoo is located in Pickens County
  • Cherryfield
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherryfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherryfield
    • Cherryfield is located in Transylvania County (NC)
  • Dacusville
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dacusville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dacusville
    • Dacusville is located in Pickens County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Mayfield ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mayfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayfield
      • Mayfield is located in Greenville County
    • Caesars Head
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caesars Head
      • Caesars Head is located in Greenville County
    • Liberty
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Sunset. See our List of 1890's Communities around Sunset.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Sunset. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Pickens County: www.co.pickens.sc.us/

The official website for State of South Carolina: https://sc.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Sunset) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Sunset. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.9778, Longitude: -82.7989    
<4>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<5>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Sunset, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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