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: Military • Notable Events • Notable Places • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 35° 8.071′ N, 81° 48.55′ W. Marker is near Gaffney, South Carolina, in Cherokee County. 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.
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.
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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 November 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,275 times since then and 13 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.
