Peachoid, The Gaffney Peach

The Peachoid is a four-story (150 feet tall) water tower. The water tower holds one million gallons of water and is located on Interstate 85 between exits 90 and 92. Usually referred to by passing motorists as "The Peach" or "The Moon over Gaffney."

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Peachoid Rd. (I 85 Btw Exits 90 & 92) Gaffney , SC 29341 United States

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Nicolas Pratt

The Peachoid was a focal plot point in the Netflix original series House of Cards episode "Chapter 3". Frank Underwood , a native of Gaffney, keeps a photo of the Peachoid in his office .

Smithsonian Channel

This 4-story fruit was built in 1981 to let the world know that South Carolina actually produces more peaches per year than the neighboring “Peach State ” of Georgia . (From Aerial America) Read more

Jake Smith

Surely the inspiration for the Roald Dahl classic, "James and the Giant Peach ," no?

Colin Lord

Be sure to watch House of Cards to fully appreciate the Peachoid.

Matthew Tessnear

It's one of the key landmarks in all the Southeast. You got to visit the beach butt.

Colt Bowen

This has been the butt of many jokes

Johnny Hodges

Has anyone ever noticed the big peach looks line a butt crack ??

Sarah

Frank Underwood approves of your check-in!

MsPeach706

A drivers landmark ! Quit driving past it and stop by!! (I only like it bc it reminds me of GEORGIA !!)

Bob Swartwout

Iconic landmark , right off the highway.

James P

I can eat a peach for hours

Brian Zig

There is also a Geocache hidden here if you are into that (like me).

Stephanie May

World Famous. I thought this was made up by the writers of House of Cards .

Steve

It's always nice seeing the peachoid!

BluTruth ???????? C.B.

I always scream "Peach Butt" when i drive home. Lets me know i'm almost there!!!

Brian Bazer

Ok just driving through. Didn't stop.

Margaret F

Didn't know this was a real thing. Thought but was a House of cards thing!

SidJacks

That's a real peach ! ;-)

JaneL

Look for it in House of Cards !

Keith Yarnell

The peach ...

Andy Anders

This Peach makes me Hongry

Nadia Elizabeth

Smell the peaches :)

Jeff Gonynor

Eat a peach

Tamara

Peach butt!

Keivanya C S

Its so biggggg

Chris O'Sullivan

Featured in the book "Roadside Americana".

kevin

It sucks that the restaurant sign is in front of it now.

Melissa Austin

The view is simply " cheeky "

Dani Lewis

With Lisa Dozier

Byron Rodgers

Looks like a giant butt crack .

Amy Wood

Get off 85 at highway 11 exit and take peachoid rd

Jane Patterson

Feeling peachy ????????????

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Interstate 85 Exit 90

Actually the date I put in previous tip was wrong. Its may 22 not may 21. Oooppppssss - Ginger George

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Outlet Mall
Gaffney Outlet Marketplace

Forget Starbucks! The best coffee, espresso & herbal tea in the area is at Sublime Hippie Shop & Coffee Bar (suite 735)!! Everything is Organic and Fairtrade. Coffee shop is in the back of the shop. - Jacqua Carr

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Coffee Shop
Starbucks

Rarely you find Starbucks close to interstate, nice location to take a break!! - Siri Kiri

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Convenience Store
QuikTrip

QT's are always great. Generally clean bathrooms, good gas prices, lots of food/snack/beverage options - danny dailey