|
| Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print | | Near Gaffney in Cherokee County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic) |
|
Battle of Cowpens
|
| | | | 
By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 6, 2008 | |
| | | 1. Battle of Cowpens Marker | | |
Inscription. The Congress of the United States
has caused this Monument to be
erected on the site of the
Battle of Cowpens
as a testimonial to the valor and
in appreciation of the services of
the American Troops on this field in
behalf of The Independence of
their country
Marker series. This marker is included in the Battlefield Trails - Revolutionary War marker series.
Location. 35° 8.207′ N, 81° 49.086′ W. Marker is near Gaffney, South Carolina, in Cherokee County. Marker can be reached from Chesnee Highway. Click for map. This Marker is located in Cowpens National Battlefield. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4001 Chesnee Highway, Gaffney SC 29341, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Race to the Dan River (about 600 feet away, in a direct line); Morgain's Flying Army (about 600 feet away); Spirit up the People (about 700 feet away); The Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Cavalry (Dragoons) at Cowpens (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Continental Army at cowpens (approx. 0.3 miles away); Washington Light Infantry Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); Double Envelopment (approx. 0.3 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Gaffney. | | | | 
By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 6, 2008 | |
| | | 2. Battle of Cowpens Marker | | On this field American Troops under Brigadier General Daniel Morgan won a signal victory over a British Force Commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton January 17, 1781. | | |
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. The Battle of Cowpens virtual tour by markers.
Also see . . . Battle of Cowpens. National Park Service page. (Submitted on October 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
|
| | | | 
By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 6, 2008 | |
| | | 3. Battle of Cowpens Marker | | |
| | | | | 
By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 6, 2008 | |
| | | 4. Battle of Cowpens Marker | | |
| | | | | 
By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 6, 2008 | |
| | | 5. Visitor's Center and Battle of Cowpens Marker | | |
| | | | | 
By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 6, 2008 | |
| | | 6. American Forces | | |
| | | | | 
By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 6, 2008 | |
| | | 7. British Forces | | |
| | | | | 
By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 6, 2008 | |
| | | 8. U.s. Memorial Monument | | This monument was dedicated in 1932 in recognition of all the men who fought at the Battle of Cowpens. | | |
| | | | | 
By Stanley and Terrie Howard | |
| | | 9. Lt. Col. John Eager Howard Marker Inside the Visitors Center | Born to a wealthy Baltimore County family in 1752, he made his name in the American Revolution, gaining recognition for military prowess and courage. This marker reads:
Lt. Col. John Eager Howard
Commanding
The Main Battle Line
Cowpens, January 17, 1781
Patriot Soldier Senator
Governor of Maryland
Presented in behalf of the citizens of Howard County, Maryland by The Howard County Historical Society, Inc. (1981) | | |
| | | | | 
By Stanley and Terrie Howard | |
| | | 10. Battle of Cowpens | | |
|
| Credits. This page originally submitted on September 7, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 458 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. Submitted on September 7, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 5. Submitted on September 8, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 6, 7, 8, 9. Submitted on September 7, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 10. Submitted on October 28, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
|
Subscribe
— Privacy Policy
— Terms of Use
— About Us
— Contact Us
HMdb.org