Overview

Kings Mountain National Military Park commemorates a pivotal and significant victory by American Patriots over American Loyalists during the Southern Campaign of the Revolutionary War. The battle fought on October 7, 1780 destroyed the left wing of Cornwallis' army and effectively ended Loyalist ascendance in the Carolinas. The victory halted the British advance into North Carolina, forced Lord Cornwallis to retreat from Charlotte into South Carolina, and gave General Nathanael Greene the opportunity to reorganize the American Army.

Open Daily, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Weekends, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Memorial Day to Labor Day) Closed: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day

Link to Main Page

http://www.nps.gov/kimo/index.htm