Blacksburg in York County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Battle of Kings Mountain Monument

Front Face of Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 29, 2009

1. Front Face of Marker

In Memory of the patriotic American who participated in the Battle of Kings Mountain this Monument is erected by their grateful Descendants

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In Memory of
the patriotic American
who participated in the
Battle of
Kings Mountain
this Monument is erected
by their grateful
Descendants.
Here the tide of battle turned in favor of the American Colonies.

Here on the 7th day of October A.D. 1780 the British forces commanded by Patrick Ferguson were met and totally defeated by Campbell Shelby, Williams, Cleveland, Sevier, and their heroic followers from Virginia the Carolinas and Tennessee.

Fell on this battle ground in defence of Civil Liberty: Col James Williams. Maj William Chronicle.
--Captains--
John Mattocks. David Beatie. William Edmonson.
--First Lieutenants--
Reece Bowen. Thomas McCullough. William Blackburn. Robert Edmonson
--Second Lieutenants--
John Beatie. Andrew Edmonson. Humberson Lyon. James Corry. James Laird. Nathaniel Guist. Nathaniel Dryden. James Phillips
--Privates--
William Rabb. John Boyd. David Duff. Henry Henigar. William Watson. Arthur Patterson. Preston Goford.

Erected 1880 by The Kings Mountain

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Centennial Association.

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1780.

Location. 35° 8.444′ N, 81° 23.009′ W. Marker is in Blacksburg, South Carolina, in York County. Marker can be reached from Kings Mountain Park Road, on the right when traveling east. Located along a 1.5 mile walking trail around the Kings Mountain Battlefield. 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. Col. Asbury Coward (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor of the Three Known African American Patriots (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Americans in Redcoats (about 400 feet away); Drive the Enemy (about 400 feet away); Loyal Carolina Men (about 500 feet away); Charging Cold Steel - Three Times (about 500 feet away); Presidential Recognition (about 600 feet away); Caught in a Crossfire (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blacksburg.

Also see . . .
1. Kings Mountain Battlefield. National Park Service site. (Submitted on April 3, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

2. Information on the Monument Itself. “The day for the battle’s centennial ushered in a week of celebrations from October 4-9, 2012, with the

Side Face of Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 29, 2009

2. Side Face of Marker

Here the tide of battle turned in favor of the American Colonel

bulk of the activities focused on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The events were popular enough for Major W. J. Houston of the Atlanta and Charlotte Air-Line Railroad to offer reduced rates of 1¼ cents per mile for out-of-town travelers. Tuesday, known as ‘Reunion Day,” began the festivities with the assembling of a crowd of 3,000 at Colonel Ferguson’s Grave at 11:30 AM. The festivities started with a prayer by Rev. Ellison Caper and the following individuals each provided a speech on the stage: Governor Jeter of South Carolina, Judge Daniel G. Fowle of North Carolina, Judge T.N. Van Dyke of Tennessee, Rev. David E. Butler of Georgia, Hon. S.W. Williams of Arkansas, and J.M. McNeal of Mississippi. Colonel Coward concluded the speeches by reminding the audience of the former British tyranny and urged for remembrance of those states that fought in the American Revolution but were not represented here today. The United States Post Band, which had been playing music most of the afternoon, ended the day with ‘Yankee Doodle’ as the crowd dispersed.” (Submitted on October 5, 2013.)

3. Kings Mountain National Military Park, Historic Resource Study, National Park Service. (Submitted on September 9, 2019.)

Rear Face of Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 29, 2009

3. Rear Face of Marker

Here on this day of October A.D. 1780 the British forces commanded by Cor Patrick Ferguson were met and totally defeated by Campbell Shelby, Williams, Cleveland, sevier, and their Heroic followers from Virginia the Carolinas and Tennessee

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 29, 2009

4. Side Face of Marker

Fell on this battle ground in defence of Civil Liberty: Col James Williams. Maj William Chronicle. --Captains-- John Mattocks. David Beatie. William Edmonson. --First Lieutenants-- Reece Bowen. Thomas McCullough. William Blackburn. Robert Edmonson --Second Lieutenants-- John Beatie. Andrew Edmonson. Humberson Lyon. James Corry. James Laird. Nathaniel Guist.Nathaniel Dryden. James Phillips --Privates-- William Rabb. John Boyd. David Duff. Henry Henigar. William Watson. Arthur Patterson. Preston Goford

The Battle of Kings Mountain Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2010

5. The Battle of Kings Mountain Marker

The pylon rests atop five gradating steps comprised of granite blocks. Above the base, the shaft of the monument can be divided into three sections with the middle containing four embedded Vermont marble slabs with inscriptions. The entire shaft tapers to the flat capstone with a slight cornice.

In Memory of Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 29, 2009

6. In Memory of Marker

Battle of Kings Mountain Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, May 14, 2010

7. Battle of Kings Mountain Monument

Photographed By Brian Scott, May 14, 2010

8. Battle of Kings Mountain Monument

Photographed By Brian Scott, May 14, 2010

9. Battle of Kings Mountain Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,591 times since then and 112 times this year. Last updated on October 20, 2018, by Bruce Guthrie of Silver Spring, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 2, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 5. submitted on August 22, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on April 2, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 7, 8, 9. submitted on February 13, 2013, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.