Gaffney in Cherokee County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

U.S. Memorial Monument

Photographed by Brian Scott, May 12, 2010

1. U.S. Memorial Monument Marker

Inscription. This monument was dedicated in 1932 in recognition of all the men who fought at the Battle of Cowpens.

Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 35° 8.209′ N, 81° 49.083′ W. Marker is in Gaffney, South Carolina, in Cherokee County. It can be reached from Piedmont Road. Marker is located a few feet west of the U.S. Monument, near the park's visitor's center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gaffney SC 29341, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and monument is in Upstate

and in the Foothills. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds 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 marker: Battle of Cowpens Monument (here, next to this marker); The Battle of Cowpens: Prelude to Victory (within shouting distance of this marker); Morgan's Flying Army (about 600 feet away); Spirit up the People (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Race to the Dan River (about 800 feet away); The Cavalry (Dragoons) at Cowpens (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Continental Army at Cowpens (approx. 0.3 miles away); Washington Light Infantry Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away);

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a different marker also named Washington Light Infantry Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); Double Envelopment (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gaffney.

Other markers no longer nearby. Race to the Dan River (was about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); The Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing); After Victory (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . .
1. Battle of Cowpens. The Battle of Cowpens (January 17, 1781) was a decisive victory by American Revolutionary forces under Brigadier General Daniel Morgan, in the Southern campaign of the American Revolutionary War. (Submitted on May 26, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

2. Cowpens National Battlefield, National Park Service. (Submitted on August 29, 2019.)

Additional commentary.
1. War Department of United States Monument
Erected in 1932, the War Department Monument is a granite shaft 32 feet high and 7 feet square. The base of the monument is 11'4"

Photographed by Brian Scott, May 12, 2010

2. U.S. Memorial Monument Marker

square and is also made of granite. On the north face of the monument at a height of 25 feet there is a seal that is approximately 3 feet in diameter. There are inscriptions on the north and south faces of the monument and commemorative plaques on the east and west faces. (Source: Cowpens National Battlefield National Register Nomination Form.)

— Submitted May 26, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.

Photographed by Brian Scott, May 9, 2011

3. U.S. Memorial Monument Marker

U.S. Memorial Monument and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Scott, May 9, 2011

4. U.S. Memorial Monument and Marker

Visitor's Center and Battle of Cowpens Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 6, 2010

5. Visitor's Center and Battle of Cowpens Marker

Battle of Cowpens Monument Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, November 13, 2004

6. Battle of Cowpens Monument Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,128 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 26, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 5. submitted on September 8, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 6. submitted on July 5, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.