Near Blacksburg in York County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
King's Mountain
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 29, 2009
1. King's Mountain Marker
Inscription.
King's Mountain. .
To commemorate the victory of King's Mountain October 7, 1780 Erected by the government of the United States To the establishment of which the heroism and patriotism of those who participated in this battle so largely contributed.
To commemorate the victory of King's Mountain October 7, 1780 Erected by the government of the United States To the establishment of which the heroism and patriotism of those who participated in this battle so largely contributed
Location. 35° 8.552′ N, 81° 22.837′ W. Marker is near Blacksburg, South Carolina, in York County. Marker is on Kings Mountain Park Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Blacksburg SC 29702, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 29, 2009
2. King's Mountain Marker
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, May 28, 2019
3. King's Mountain Monument (Marker on the south side.)
The north and south markers are flanked by friezes that depict two sitting women. The figure on the left grasps a palm frond while the other holds a sword and laurel wreath. These are the traditional symbols of martyrdom and victory.
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, May 28, 2019
4. King's Mountain Monument (The American Forces Marker)
The markers on the east and west sides are flanked by low relief friezes that depict springs of pine.
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 29, 2009
5. King's Mountain Marker
List of killed and wounded.
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 29, 2009
6. King's , Mountain Marker
On this field the patriot forces attacked and totally defeated an equal force of Tories and British Regular Troops. the British commander Major Patrick Ferguson was killed and his entire force was captured after suffering heavy loss. This brilliant victory marked the turning point of the American Revolution.
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7. King's Mountain Marker
List of Units and Officers who fought the battle.
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8. King's Mountain Marker
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9. King's Mountain Marker
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10. King's Mountain Marker
Photographed By Harold Floyd Robinson Sr., October 7, 1930
11. King's Mountain Marker
Taken at King's Mountain Battleground on Oct 7, 1930 during the dedication of the Colonel Patrick Ferguson Memorial.
Photographed By Harold Floyd Robinson Sr., October 7, 1930
12. King's Mountain Marker
Taken at King's Mountain Battleground on Oct 7, 1930 during the dedication of the Colonel Patrick Ferguson Memorial.
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 29, 2009
13. King's Mountain Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,721 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 3, 4. submitted on September 9, 2019. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on March 29, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 11, 12. submitted on September 10, 2009, by Harold Floyd Robinson Sr. of Gastonia, North Carolina. 13. submitted on March 29, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.