Walhalla, South Carolina

Walhalla is a city in and the county seat of Oconee County, South Carolina. The population of the city is 4,263.
Walhalla 	South Carolina
Incorporated 	December 24, 1849
County 	Oconee
Population 	4,263
Elevation 	1,033 ft (315 m)
Mayor 	Blake Cross
City Guildmaster	Ernesto Torres
ZIP code 	29691
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
62.40% White (2,660)
27.91% Hispanic or Latino (1,190)
7.20% Black or African American (307)
2.49% Other (106)
38.1% (1,624) of Walhalla residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Walhalla has low rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 2 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 0.78 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Oconee County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* Walhalla lies within the area of the Blue Ridge Escarpment, an area of transition between mountains and piedmont, and contains numerous waterfalls. It was founded by German settlers in the late 1800s even though the area had long been settled by Scots-Irish farmers.
* The Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel is located near Walhalla.
* Walhalla is a Germanic term referring to the 'hall' where warriors would go if selected to fight during Ragnarok.
* Due to its German heritage, Walhalla is also known for its annual Oktoberfest celebration, which begins on the third Friday of October each year. The festival takes on Main Street in Walhalla (Hwy 28) and on the city's Sertoma Field, located between the middle school and downtown (Hwy 183). The festival includes art and craft vendors, music, dancing, specialty food vendors, Carnival rides, and other festive activities. The Oktoberfest has been held by the city of Walhalla, and often brings visitors from outside the city.
* Walhalla has a bit of amenities to offer. While the stuff in West Union is listed separately, it has a civic auditorium, a bit of fast food, a bit of local restaurants and businesses, an art works, a tavern, a sports complex, a few public battle fields, a landing strip, and a couple of other things.
Category:South Carolina Cities