Kings Mountain National Military Park

Major Patrick Ferguson's Grave
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.
Map showing location of park.
An arborist in a bucket truck works to remove hazard trees threatening buildings.
Assessment and recovery work continues at national parks in the western Carolinas in the wake of Hurricane Helene
After Hurricane Helene, National Park Service crews continue working to assess damages and begin to restore access to national parks in the western Carolinas.
National Parks in the western Carolinas remain closed in the wake of Hurricane Helene
The National Park Service’s Southern Campaign Parks Group in the western Carolinas remains closed, pending cleanup from Hurricane Helene.
An oval gravestone for Maj Patrick Ferguson is in front of his stone covered grave.
Photo by NPS
A patriot rifleman stands ready to fire his weapon.
Photo by NPS photo
Snow covers the ground in front of the Centennial Monument.
Photo by NPS Photo
The US Monument is surrounded by trees that are turning orange and yellow.
Photo by NPS Photo
Militia reenactors march with weapons on their shoulders as they prepare to demonstrate them.
Photo by Joe Epley for NPS