Abingdon in Washington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Battle of Kings Mountain

South Carolina – 7 Oct 1780

Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 29, 2011

1. Battle of Kings Mountain Marker

Inscription. Major William Edmiston. William Edmiston was named by General William Campbell as the commanding officer of the Virginia Militia at the Battle of King’s Mountain SC. Known for bravery under fire Major Edmiston ordered his troops up the mountain in the first line of fire. One third of all the men killed and wounded in battle were members of the Virginia Militia. Later, Colonel Edmiston served as a trustee of the Town of Abingdon. He died on 30 July 1822. His place of burial is unknown.

Virginia Militia Killed or Mortally Wounded in Battle. Captain: William Edmiston; Lieutenants: William Blackburn, Rees Bowen, Robert Edmiston, Sr. and Thomas McCulloch; Ensigns: John Beattie, James Corry, Nathaniel Dryden, Andrew Edmiston, Richard Gist, James Laird, Humberson Lyon, and James Phillips; Privates: William Flower, Henry Henniger. and Elisha Pepper

Erected 2007 by their grateful descendants. Special Recognition Bevin’s Crane Service, Burk’s Truck and Equip., Faris Construction, Glade Stone Plant, Historical Society of Washington County, General Wm. Campbell Chapter, National Society Sons of the American Revolution.

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This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 30, 1822.

Location. 36° 42.25′ N, 81° 59.672′ W. Marker is in Abingdon, Virginia, in Washington County. It can be reached from Colonial Road SW east of Reedy Creek Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Abingdon VA 24210, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Tri-Cities Area,

in Southwest Virginia,

and in the Blue Ridge Highlands.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper 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 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 8 other markers

Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 29, 2011

2. Battle of Kings Mountain Marker

are within walking distance of this marker: The Muster Grounds (a few steps from this marker); Brigadier General William Edmondson “Grumble” Jones, CSA Rock (a few steps from this marker); Inciting Deadly Resistance (a few steps from this marker); The Chase Begins (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary War Muster Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); King's Mountain Men (approx. 0.4 miles away); Henry Creswell (approx. ¾ mile away); Confederate General John Hunt Morgan (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abingdon.

Craig’s (Dunn’s) Meadow image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 29, 2011

3. Craig’s (Dunn’s) Meadow

This marker is out of frame to the left, facing away from the road, from where this photo was taken.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,554 times since then and 101 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 20, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.