Kings Mountain National Military Park, located near Blacksburg, South Carolina, commemorates the pivotal Battle of Kings Mountain fought on October 7, 1780, during the American Revolutionary War. This battle marked a significant turning point in the Southern campaign, where Patriot militias achieved a decisive victory over Loyalist forces led by British Major Patrick Ferguson. The triumph disrupted British plans to recruit Loyalists in the South and compelled General Cornwallis to retreat from Charlotte, North Carolina, back into South Carolina.

About the Park

• Established: August 10, 1933
• Size: Approximately 3,945 acres
• Location: Spans York and Cherokee counties, South Carolina
• Nearest City: Blacksburg, SC
• Managed by: National Park Service
• Website: nps.gov/kimo

Visitors can explore a 1.5-mile paved trail that winds through the battlefield, passing several monuments—including the grave of Major Ferguson—and offering insights into the battle’s events. The park also serves as the terminus for the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, tracing the route of Patriot militias who marched over the Appalachian Mountains to engage in the battle.