Thomas Jefferson called it "The turn of the tide of success." The battle of
Kings Mountain, fought October 7th, 1780, was an important American victory
during the Revolutionary War. The battle was the first major patriot victory
to occur after the British invasion of Charleston, SC in May 1780. The park
preserves the site of this important battle.

Thomas Jefferson called it "The turn of the tide of success." The battle of Kings Mountain, fought October 7th, 1780, was an important American victory during the Revolutionary War. The battle was the first major patriot victory to occur after the British invasion of Charleston, SC in May 1780. The park preserves the site of this important battle.

Bird's eye view of the park

Kings Mountain National Military Park

Stretching 330-miles through four states (Virginia, Tennessee, North and South
Carolina) the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail traces the route
used by Patriot militia during the pivotal Kings Mountain campaign of 1780.
Follow the campaign by utilizing a Commemorative Motor Route which uses
existing state highways marked with the distinctive trail logo, or 87 miles of
walkable trails.

Stretching 330-miles through four states (Virginia, Tennessee, North and South Carolina) the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail traces the route used by Patriot militia during the pivotal Kings Mountain campaign of 1780. Follow the campaign by utilizing a Commemorative Motor Route which uses existing state highways marked with the distinctive trail logo, or 87 miles of walkable trails.

A trail marker is on a fence with the Green River in the background.

AlexandersFordAtTheGreenRiver

A sign on the trail indicates that this section is compliant with the American with Disabilitie Act.

Compliant Trail Sign

A marker stands beside the winding trail in Abingdon, Virginia.

Trail at Abingdon

Reenactors march along the historic trail at Alexander's Ford in North Carolina.

Alexander's Ford Trail

A sign on the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail at Elkin reminds visitors not to stray off the trail.

Kings Mountain National Military Park

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Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail