Daniel Morgan Monument

Daniel Morgan Monument. . As one of the original 13 colonies, South Carolina played a pivotal role during the American Revolution. In 1778, after years of war mainly in the north, the British shifted their focus to the southern colonies., After the surrender of Charles Towne in May 1780, western South Carolina became a hotbed of activity as Patriot militia from throughout the south gathered in the region to oppose the British and their Loyalist allies. The result was a brutal civil war as neighbors, acquaintances and, sometimes, family met in battle., The area that became known as Spartanburg after the Revolution saw numerous battles during this time including some of the most significant battles in the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution., (sidebar) , During the American Revolution, the Upcountry of South Carolina played a significant role in the final outcome of the war. This location is part of the Spartanburg Area, Revolutionary War Trail of significant events reated to the Revolution in this area., (captions) , Brigadier General Daniel Morgan New York Public Library Digital Collections, The Daniel Morgan Monument was dedicated on May 11th, 1881 for the centennial of General Morgan's victory at Cowpens Kennedy room, Spartanburg County Public Libraries, (Map legend) , Spartanburg Revolutionary War Trail , 1. Daniel Morgan Monument , 2. Walnut Grove Plantation , 3. The Battle of Musgrove's Mill , 4: The Battle of Blackstock's , 5. The Battle of Kelsey Creek , 6. The Batle of Cedar Spring , 7. The Battle of the Peach Trees , 8. The Battle of Wofford's Iron-Works , 9. The Battle of Cowpens , 10. The Battle of Earle's Ford , 11. Wood's Fort , 12. The Battle of Fort Prince