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The Only Double Envelopment in the American Revolution

“…our success was complete…”
Daniel Morgan to Nathanael Greene, January 19, 1781

A pasturing area at the time of the battle, this Revolutionary War site commemorates the place where Daniel Morgan and his army turned the flanks of Banastre Tarleton's British army. This classic military tactic, known as a double envelopment, was one of only a few in history.

 
entrance sign from trailhead parking lot

Things To Do

Cowpens National Battlefield has several activities available for visitors. Walking on the battlefield trail, having a picnic, and viewing exhibits in the Visitor Center are just a few.
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Fireworks behind the US Monument and Cowpens National Battlefield Visitor Center

Special Events

Each year on the weekend closest to January 17, the park celebrates the anniversary of the battle with firing demonstrations and a living history encampment. The next one will be January 15 - 16, 2011.

Fireworks cost twice as much on July 4. We will have fireworks and other activities usually on the weekend closest to July 4. The next one will be SATURDAY July 3, 2010.

The Overmountain Victory Trail marchers arrive at the park on October 6 each year as they retrace the steps taken by the men on their way to fight at Kings Mountain on October 7, 1780.

Smaller events are interspersed between these events throughout the year. Please check our events page for more information.
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Cowpens National Battlefield
PO Box 308
Chesnee, SC 29323

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(864) 461-2828

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(864) 461-7795

Climate

Winters are mild with the low temperatures generally in the 20s. Summers are hot and humid with high temperatures in the 90s.
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Communities Surrounding Cowpens National Battlefield
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
Chesnee, SC (3 min. ) Pop. 1,003
Cliffside, NC (10 min. )
Cowpens, SC (15 min. ) Pop. 2,279
Caroleen, NC (15 min. )
Gaffney, SC (15 min. ) Pop. 12,968
Fingerville, SC (18 min. )
Clifton, SC (20 min. )
Converse, SC (20 min. )
Mooresboro, NC (20 min. ) Pop. 314
 Drayton, SC (21 min. )
Boiling Springs, NC (21 min. ) Pop. 3,866
Ellenboro, NC (22 min. ) Pop. 479
Shiloh, NC (22 min. )
Forest City, NC (23 min. ) Pop. 7,549
Spartanburg, SC (25 min. ) Pop. 39,673
Lattimore, NC (26 min. ) Pop. 419
Bostic, NC (29 min. ) Pop. 328
Glendale, SC (31 min. )