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Kings Mountain National Military Park

Kings Mountain National Military Park

The Upcountry

The Upcountry
On Oct. 7, 1780, a group of Patriot militia from what is now Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Georgia defeated British Major Patrick Ferguson and his band of Loyalist forces. Historians consider the Battle of Kings Mountain the "turning point of the Revolutionary War in the South," as it was the first significant Patriot victory following the demise of the Continental Army at Charleston and Camden. The park features a 25-minute film, exhibits and a 1.5-mile self-guided battlefield tour. The park offers opportunities for hiking along the 16 mile hiking trail system. Check the website for upcoming special events.
Visit the Website Mountains
Blacksburg
Mountains
2625 Park RD,
Blacksburg, SC 29702 (864) 936-7921
Info & Amenities
Location
From Charlotte, NC: I-85 take exit 2.
From Rock Hill: I-77 take exit 77 to SC 5 towards York. In York, take US 321 N. to SC 161.
Admission
Free
Checks Accepted
Yes
Days and Hours of Operation
Daily 9am-5pm
Days and Holidays Closed
New Year's, Thanksgiving, & Christmas
Visa/Master Card
Yes
American Express Card
Yes
Motorcoach Parking
Yes
Discover Card
Yes
Revolutionary War
Yes
Birding
Yes
Hiking
Yes

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