The Robert Scruggs House is a preserved 19th-century log cabin located within Cowpens National Battlefield in Cherokee County, South Carolina. Built around 1828 by Robert Scruggs and his wife Catharine Connel, the house exemplifies the lifestyle of backcountry yeoman farmers in the early 1800s. The Scruggs family managed a 200-acre farm, raising livestock such as horses, mules, hogs, cattle, and sheep, and cultivating crops including corn, wheat, rye, oats, peas, beans, and potatoes. They also operated a country store across the Green River Road from their home .

As the family expanded to include eleven children, the house underwent several additions, with rooms added and log walls covered with paneling. These modifications preserved the original structure within the expanded home. After remaining in the Scruggs family for generations, the National Park Service acquired the property in the mid-1970s from their granddaughter, Rosa. Restoration efforts aimed to return the house to its 1828 appearance by removing later additions, repairing the chimney, and replacing porches and roofing materials .

Today, the Robert Scruggs House stands as a testament to early 19th-century rural life and serves as an educational site for visitors to Cowpens National Battlefield. The house is situated along the historic Green River Road, which played a significant role in the Revolutionary War’s Battle of Cowpens. Visitors can explore the restored cabin and gain insights into the daily lives of the Scruggs family and the broader historical context of the area .