Near Gaffney in Cherokee County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
After Victory
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 5, 2010
1. After Victory Marker
After victory at Cowpens, American commander, General Daniel Morgan marches his army off this field to the north and crossed the Broad River. In North Carolina, Morgan dismissed the militia.
Many of the heroes of Cowpens helped build the nation. Some stayed in their native states; others crossed the mountains to open the West. At least ten served in Congress, representing five states.
The victory at Cowpens was a decisive battle leading to the British surrender at Yorktown.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 35° 8.272′ N, 81° 48.839′ W. Marker was near Gaffney, South Carolina, in Cherokee County. It was on Cowpens Road south of Piedmont Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located on the driving tour road in Cowpens National Battlefield. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Gaffney SC 29341, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in Upstate and in the Foothills. It was also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: Morgan's Flying Army (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spirit up the People (about 700 feet away);
this page online
Other markers no longer nearby. Race to the Dan River (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing); The Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (was approx. Ό mile away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
1. Cowpens National Battlefield. National Park Service website. (Submitted on August 22, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. The Battle of Cowpens 1781. An account of the battle from a British
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, May 28, 2019
2. After Victory Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 5, 2010
3. Marker on the Cowpens Battlefield
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 5, 2010
4. After Victory Marker
Photographed by Brian Scott, May 9, 2011
5. After Victory Marker -
Looking South
Looking South
Photographed by Brian Scott, May 9, 2011
6. After Victory Marker -
Looking North
Looking North
Photographed by Brian Scott, May 9, 2011
7. Clearing Located North of the Battle Site
Photographed by Brian Scott, May 9, 2011
8. Walking Trail Leading from Marker to
Battlefield and Visitors Center
Battlefield and Visitors Center
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, May 28, 2019
9. After Victory Marker
Note: Old base was brick, but current base is cement.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 10, 2026
10. After Victory Marker is Missing
Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,121 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 22, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on August 31, 2019. 3, 4. submitted on August 22, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on May 23, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 9. submitted on August 31, 2019. 10. submitted on May 11, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
