Near Gaffney in Cherokee County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
After Victory
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. 35° 8.272′ N, 81° 48.839′ W. Marker is near Gaffney, South Carolina, in Cherokee County. Marker is 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 is in this post office area: Gaffney SC 29341, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Morgan's Flying Army (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spirit up the People (about 700 feet away); The Cavalry (Dragoons) at Cowpens (approx. 0.2 miles away); Race to the Dan River (approx. ¼ mile away); The Continental Army at Cowpens (approx. ¼ mile away); The Battle of Cowpens: Prelude to Victory (approx. ¼ mile away); U.S. Memorial Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Battle of Cowpens Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Washington Light Infantry Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Washington Light Infantry Monument (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gaffney.
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 perspective from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on August 27, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 951 times since then and 17 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.