Near Gaffney in Cherokee County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
January 17, 1781
A Decisive American Victory Fought in Less than One Hour
Photographed by Brian Scott, May 12, 2010
1. January 17, 1781 Marker
The British soldiers arrived at the Cow Pens about dawn. The right flank of the British army formed in this general area with the rest of the troops stretching across the Green River Road. Ahead, in the distance, Morgan's army awaited.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 35° 8.071′ N, 81° 48.55′ W. Marker is near Gaffney, South Carolina, in Cherokee County. It is on Cowpens Road. Marker is located within Cowpens National Battlefield on a circular drive near the walking path leading to Green River Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4001 Chesnee Highway, Gaffney SC 29341, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate and in the Foothills. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sword Clash on Green River Road (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The British Army (about 600 feet away); Landscape Restoration Project (about 700 feet away); Sharpshooters at the Skirmish Line (approx. 0.2 miles away); Form the Line of Battle (approx. 0.2 miles away); Skirmishers Retreat, British Advance (approx. 0.2 miles away); Let 'em Get Within Killin' Distance
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Also see . . .
1. Daniel Morgan. Daniel Morgan (1736 – July 6, 1802) was an American pioneer, soldier, and United States Representative from Virginia. (Submitted on June 25, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. The Green River Road (Mills Gap Road). Besides using roads for travel, armies in the Revolutionary War often fought on them. (Submitted on June 26, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 6, 2008
2. Map of Battle
Photographed by Frederick Kemmelmeyer, May 12, 2010
3. The Battle of Cowpens (1809)
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 6, 2008
4. January 17, 1781 Marker
Photographed by Brian Scott, May 12, 2010
5. January 17, 1781 Marker
Photographed by Brian Scott, May 12, 2010
6. January 17, 1781 Marker
Photographed by Brian Scott, May 12, 2010
7. Paved Walking Path Leading from the January 17, 1781 Marker to Green River Road
Photographed by Brian Scott, May 12, 2010
8. Path Leading Through Woods to
Green River Road
Green River Road
Photographed by Wikipedia
9. Daniel Morgan
(1736-1802)
(1736-1802)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,478 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 25, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 2. submitted on September 11, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 3. submitted on June 25, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 4. submitted on September 11, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 5, 6. submitted on June 25, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 7, 8. submitted on June 26, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 9. submitted on June 25, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
