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National Military Park

Kings Mountain National Military Park

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An oval gravestone for Maj Patrick Ferguson is in front of his stone covered grave.

Major Patrick Ferguson's Grave

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About

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.

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Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingLiving HistoryJunior Ranger ProgramPark Film

Directions

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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Weather

Temperatures for the area range from very hot and humid in the summer to cool and moderate in the winter.

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