Cowpens National Battlefield


“…our success was complete…” -- Daniel Morgan to Nathanael Greene, January 19, 1781 A pasturing area at the time of the battle, this Revolutionary War site commemorates the place where Daniel Morgan and his army turned the flanks of Banastre Tarleton's British army. This classic military tactic, known as a double envelopment, was one of only a few in history.

From I-85 S, take exit 83. Turn left on Hwy 110, approx. 8 miles. Turn right on Hwy 11. The park is about a half mile on the right. From I-85 N, take exit 92, turn right toward Chesnee on Hwy 11, approx.10 miles on the left. From I-26 E, take exit 5, turn left toward Chesnee on Hwy 11, approx. 20 miles on the right. From I-26 W, take I-85 North, take exit 83. Turn left on Hwy 110, approx. 8 miles. Turn right on Hwy 11. The park is about a half mile on the right.

  • Biking
  • Road Biking
  • Food
  • Picnicking
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Self-Guided Tours - Auto
  • Living History
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits

  • American Revolution
  • Military
  • Battlefields
  • Wars and Conflicts
  • American Revolutionary War

Sunrise on Green River Road

The sun is coming up on the battlefield in the direction that the Americans would have been facing.

Sunrise on Green River Road

Visitor Center and US Monument in the Fall

The Visitor Center and US Monument are framed by orange and yellow trees.

Visitor Center and US Monument in the Fall

Robert Scruggs House

Robert Scruggs House

Robert Scruggs House

Washington Light Infantry Monument in the Fog

Fog shrouds the 1856 Washington Light Infantry Monument

Washington Light Infantry Monument in the Fog

Tom Turkey

A tom turkey displays his feathers behind the Visitor Center.

Tom Turkey

Militiaman Firing Musket

Smoke puffs up from the vent and a flame shoots out of the muzzle as a militiaman fires his musket.

Militiaman Firing Musket