Skateland Gaffney, 102 Ellis Ferry Ave., Gaffney, South Carolina
But first it was:
Rollerland Gaffney, 102 Ellis Ferry Ave., Gaffney, South Carolina
• Operator: Lionel Trexler[1]
• DJ: Marty Yesberg aka Colonel Red[1]
• Primary reason for closing: Continued as a skating rink. New name & new owners.
• Opened: 1980[3] - 2004[4]
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Skateland of Gaffney, 102 Ellis Ferry Ave., Gaffney, South Carolina
• Operator: Andy and Hope Bennett[4]
• Manager: [?]
• Pro/Coach: [?]
• DJ: Fly TY
• Floor size: [?]
• Floor type: Log cabin, wood, clear coated. (see photos)
• Primary reason for closing: "A few months ago, another offer was made to buy the property. The Bennetts consulted with family and close friends and decided to accept the offer."
• Opened: 2004[4] - 2023[7]
"Harbor Freight Tools plans to open a store at the recently sold Skateland roller skating rink on Ellis Ferry Road."
-The Gaffney Ledger Aug 16, 2023.[8]
2019 image at top of page courtesy Google.