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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.
A good place to begin your trip is at the park's visitor center, which features
a 27-minute film on the Battle of Kings Mountain and includes museum exhibits.
The park includes a 1.5-mile self-guiding loop trail around the battlefield
site.
Kings Mountain National Military Park and the adjoining Kings Mountain State
Park have combined efforts to offer 16 miles of hiking trails and more than
16 miles of horse trails. |
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