Things To Do in Blacksburg, South Carolina

Inscription. In Memory of, the patriotic American, who participated in the, Battle of, Kings Mountain, this Monument is erected, by their grateful, Descendants. , Location. 35° 8.444′ N, 81° 23.009′ W. Marker ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Sacred to the Memory of, Major Willian Chronicle, Captain John Mattocks, William Rabb and John Boyd, Who Were killed at this place on the 7th. of October,1780. Fighting in Defense of America. Colonel Ferguson an office ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Here Fell, Major William Chronicle, Oct. 7, 1780, , Erected 1930 by Major Willian Chronicle Chaper D. A. R. , Marker series. This marker is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution marker series. , Location. ... More on HMDB

Inscription. This is a place of inspiring memories. Here less than a thousand men, inspired by the urge of freedom, defeated a superior force. This small band of patriots turned back a dangerous invasion well-designed to separate ... More on HMDB

Inscription. To the memory of, Col. Patrick Ferguson: Seventy-First regiment. Highland light Infantry. Born in Aberdeenshire. Scotland in 1744. Killed October 7, 1780, in action at, King's Mountain: while in command of, the British ... More on HMDB

Inscription. →, October 6, 1780, British, Route of March, , Location. 35° 8.538′ N, 81° 23.222′ W. Marker is in Blacksburg, South Carolina, in York County. Marker is on B... More on HMDB

Inscription. →, Each of the opposing, forces used this old, road to reach its, battle positions, October 6 and 7, 1780, , Location. 35° 8.926′ N, 81° 23.367′ W. Marker is... More on HMDB

Inscription. So soon as Charleston fell, there was a proclamation for all to come forward. peace and pardon should be granted. Vast numbers flocked in and submitted; some through fear, some through willingness, and others, perhaps, ... More on HMDB

Inscription. A battalion of loyal Americans stood battle-ready on the spine of Kings Mountain above you. Lord Cornwallis' powerful army had ground its way north from Charleston with an unbroken string of British victories. Throughout ... More on HMDB

Inscription. This Tablet, Marks the spot where, Col. Frederick Hambright, was wounded, , Erected by Col. Frederick Hambright Chapter D. A. R. , Marker series. This marker is included in the Daugh... More on HMDB

Inscription. [Front]: Col. Frederick Hambright (1727-1817), a prominent militia officer of the American Revolution, lived his last 25 years in a house which stood 200 yds. NE. Hambright, born in Ge... More on HMDB

Inscription. The chaos of battle roared along this ridge top. Piercing the din of gunfire and wounded men's groans, Ferguson's silver whistle shrilled, rallying his Tories. Two horses were shot out from under him; Ferguson seemed ... More on HMDB