Blacksburg in York County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
In Honor of the Three Known African American Patriots
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, May 28, 2019
1. In Honor of the Three Known African American Patriots Marker
the three known African American patriots
and others who participated in the
Battle of Kings Mountain
Esaias Bowman
John Brody
Andrew Ferguson
Erected 2016 by The Col. Frederick Hambright Chapter, NSDAR.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 35° 8.403′ N, 81° 23.059′ W. Marker is in Blacksburg, South Carolina, in York County. Memorial can be reached from Battleground Road (State Highway 705) 0.2 miles west of Piedmont Road, on the right when traveling west. Located along a paved path 0.4 miles across from the Headquarters Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2625 Park Road, 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. Americans in Redcoats (a few steps from this marker); The Battle of Kings Mountain Monument (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Drive the Enemy (about 400 feet away); Col. Asbury Coward (about 500 feet away); Charging Cold Steel - Three Times
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Also see . . . Kings Mountain National Military Park. National Park Service (Submitted on August 15, 2019.)
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, May 28, 2019
2. In Honor of the Three Known African American Patriots Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2019. This page has been viewed 55,352 times since then and 41,699 times this year. Last updated on February 20, 2023, by Bill Segars of Hartsville, South Carolina. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2019. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
