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.

Campground

Garner Creek

US Monument in the Fall

US Monument in Fall

Centennial Monument in the Snow

Centennial Monument in Snow

Militia reenactors march with weapons on their shoulders as they prepare to give a firing demonstration.

Militia Marching with Arms

A patriot rifleman stands ready to fire his weapon.

Patriot Rifleman

Major Patrick Ferguson's Grave

Ferguson's Grave