Near Blacksburg in Cherokee County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Route of March
Each of the opposing
forces used this old
road to reach its
battle positions
October 6 and 7, 1780
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1919.
Location. 35° 8.926′ N, 81° 23.367′ W. Marker is near Blacksburg, South Carolina, in Cherokee County. Marker is on Battleground Drive, on the left when traveling south. Marker is on the approach road to King's National Military Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Blacksburg SC 29702, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. October 6, 1780 (approx. 0.3 miles away); British Route of March (approx. half a mile away); "Huzzah for Liberty!" (approx. half a mile away); Be Your Own Officer (approx. half a mile away); James Williams at Kings Mountain / The Battle of Kings Mountain (approx. half a mile away); Frederick Hambright (approx. half a mile away); President Hoover (approx. 0.6 miles away); Presidential Recognition (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blacksburg.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 654 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 22, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.