Kings Mountain National Military Park


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.

Kings Mountain National Military Park is located on South Carolina Highway 216. From Greenville, SC travel on I-85 North to NC Exit #2. Turn right onto Hwy 216. From Charlotte, NC travel on I- 85 South to NC Exit #2. Turn left onto Hwy 216.

  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Living History
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Park Film

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

Ferguson's Grave

An oval gravestone for Maj Patrick Ferguson is in front of his stone covered grave.

Major Patrick Ferguson's Grave

Patriot Rifleman

A patriot rifleman stands ready to fire his weapon.

A patriot rifleman stands ready to fire his weapon.

Centennial Monument in Snow

Snow covers the ground in front of the Centennial Monument.

Centennial Monument in the Snow

US Monument in Fall

The US Monument is surrounded by trees that are turning orange and yellow.

US Monument in the Fall

Militia Marching with Arms

Militia reenactors march with weapons on their shoulders as they prepare to demonstrate them.

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