Near Blacksburg in York County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
King's Mountain
of
King's Mountain
October 7, 1780
Erected by the government
of the
United States
To the establishment of which
the heroism and patriotism of
those who participated in this
battle so largely contributed
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Battlefield Trails - Revolutionary War series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1849.
Location. 35° 8.552′ N, 81° 22.837′ W. Marker is near Blacksburg, South Carolina, in York County. Marker is on Kings Mountain Park Road. 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. Lieutenant Colonel James Hawthorn (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. Ferguson Fell (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Major Ferguson Falls (about 400 feet away); Caught in a Crossfire (about 400 feet away); Tighten the Noose (about 400 feet away); Colonel Patrick Ferguson Memorial (about 400 feet away); Shoot Tree to Tree (about 500 feet away); Col. Frederick Hambright (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blacksburg.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Battle of Kings Mountain virtual tour by markers.
Also see . . .
1. King's Mountain National Military Park. (Submitted on April 1, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. Kings Mountain National Military Park, Historic Resource Study, National Park Service. (Submitted on September 9, 2019.)

National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, May 28, 2019
3. King's Mountain Monument (Marker on the south side.)
The north and south markers are flanked by friezes that depict two sitting women. The figure on the left grasps a palm frond while the other holds a sword and laurel wreath. These are the traditional symbols of martyrdom and victory.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 29, 2009
6. King's , Mountain Marker
On this field the patriot forces attacked and totally defeated an equal force of Tories and British Regular Troops. the British commander Major Patrick Ferguson was killed and his entire force was captured after suffering heavy loss. This brilliant victory marked the turning point of the American Revolution.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,543 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 3, 4. submitted on September 9, 2019. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on March 29, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 11, 12. submitted on September 10, 2009, by Harold Floyd Robinson Sr. of Gastonia, North Carolina. 13. submitted on March 29, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.