Kings Mountain National Military Park

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

Major Patrick Ferguson's Grave

A patriot rifleman stands ready to fire his weapon.

Snow covers the ground in front of the Centennial Monument.

Centennial Monument in the Snow

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

US Monument in the Fall

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.

Photos: National Park Service

About 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.

Quick Facts

State South Carolina

Designation National Military Park

State Code SC

Weather Temperatures for the area range from very hot and humid in the summer to cool and moderate in the winter.

Location & Map

Kings Mountain National Military Park is located in South Carolina.

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Operating Hours

Park Grounds (Restrooms, Parking Lot and Trails) Open Daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visitor Center Open Wednesday - Sunday 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Monday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Thursday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Sunday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Tuesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Activities

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

Getting There

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.

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Contact & Address

Address 2300 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC, 29702

Phone 8649367921

Email KIMO_Information@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

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

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Visitor Centers

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Hours: The Visitor Center is open Wednesday - Sunday 9 am - 5 pm Park Grounds (trails, parking lot and restrooms) are open daily from 9 am - 5 pm.

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