Kings Mountain National Military Park

Accessible Campsite B 37

Accessible Campsite B-37

Thomas Jefferson called it "The turn of the tide of success." The battle of Kings Mountain, fought October 7th, 1780, was an important American victory during the Revolutionary War. The battle was the first major patriot victory to occur after the British invasion of Charleston, SC in May 1780. The park preserves the site of this important battle.

Ferguson's Grave

Major Patrick Ferguson's Grave

Patriot Rifleman

A patriot rifleman stands ready to fire his weapon.

Centennial Monument in Snow

Centennial Monument in the Snow

US Monument in Fall

US Monument in the Fall

Militia Marching with Arms

Militia reenactors march with weapons on their shoulders as they prepare to give a firing demonstration.

Accessible Campsite B-37

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Kings Mountain National Military Park is located on South Carolina Highway 216. From Greenville, SC travel on I-85 North to NC Exit #2. Turn right onto Hwy 216. From Charlotte, NC travel on I- 85 South to NC Exit #2. Turn left onto Hwy 216.

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Kings Mountain National Military Park Facility

The visitor center has a movie, a bookstore operated by America's National Parks, and a museum. The museum has artifacts from the battle and audio exhibits inside walk-in trees that resemble the 1780 battlefield.

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