Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

Stretching 330 miles through four states (Virginia, Tennessee, North and South Carolina) the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail traces the route used by patriot militia during the pivotal Kings Mountain campaign of 1780. Follow the campaign by utilizing a Commemorative Motor Route which uses existing state highways marked with the distinctive trail logo, or 87 miles of walkable pathways.

AlexandersFordAtTheGreenRiver

A trail marker is on a fence with the Green River in the background.

Alexander's Ford Trail

Reenactors march along the historic trail at Alexander's Ford in North Carolina.

Sign at Elkin Trail

A sign on the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail at Elkin reminds visitors not to stray off the trail.

Compliant Trail Sign

A sign on the trail indicates that this section is compliant with the American with Disabilitie Act.

Trail at Abingdon

A marker stands beside the winding trail in Abingdon, Virginia.

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The trail travels over 330 miles through four states.

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Cowpens Visitor Center Visitor Center

Museum contains a reproduction 3-pounder cannon, other weapons and artifacts of the Revolutionary War period, and exhibits. "Cowpens: A Battle Remembered" is an 18-minute video shown hourly in the museum. American Battlefield Trust film on the American Revolution shown in the map room (18 minutes) Sales Outlet operated by America's National Parks offers books, postcards, and theme-related souvenirs.

Kings Mountain Visitor Center Visitor Center

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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