If You're NearbyHeritageAmerican RevolutionBattlefields

Kings Mountain

The ridge where Patriot militia defeated Loyalist troops in 1780, a turning point of the war in the South, with a battlefield trail.

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Best Time to Go
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Our full guide to Kings Mountain is being written. It's on the Southeast list as If You're Nearby.

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About 32 miles away

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About 119 miles away

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