Gaffney, South Carolina – Peachoid

The Peachoid is Gaffney's famous roadside attraction. Built in 1981 over a period of five months, the characteristic water tower includes a cleft, a stem, and a seven-ton leaf. It hold one million gallons of water and can be seen on the side of I-85, between exits 90 and 92.

Built to highlight the region's prime crop, the Peachoid's colors is meant to reflect the varieties of peaches grown in the area. After the basic colors were applied to the tower's various parts, artist Peter Freudenburg used 50 gallons of paint and more than 20 colors to achieve the desired effect.

If you're interested, read a detailed history of the Peachoid.