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Cowpens National BattlefieldTheme(s): Revolutionary War | |
Description:
Cowpens National Battlefield commemorates a decisive battle that helped turn the tide of war in the South. On this field on January 17, 1781, Daniel Morgan led his army of tough Continentals, militia and cavalry to a brilliant victory over Banastre Tarleton's force of British regulars.
Designations:
National Battlefield Site (March 4, 1929)
National Battlefield (April 11, 1972)
Accessibility:
Each of the major sites in the park is wheelchair accessible, and
a wheelchair is available at the Visitor Center. Handicapped parking spaces are located immediately in front of the Visitor Center, picnic area, Scruggs House, and each of the battlefield overlooks. Restrooms are handicapped accessible. Restrooms are equipped with changing tables and toddler safety seats. The audio-visual program, "Daybreak at the Cowpens," is closed-captioned. The park brochure is available in Braille, German, Spanish, and Japanese.
Getting Around:
Interpretive walking trail is one and one quarter mile self-guiding loop around and through the battlefield. Horses, bicycles, and other wheeled vehicles are not allowed on the walking trail.
The 3.8 mile auto-tour road travels the perimeter of the battlefield and includes wayside exhibits, picnic area, overlooks with short trails onto the battlefield, and the circa 1832 Robert Scruggs House. The tour road is a favorite local exercise walking route. Tour road closes to vehicle traffic at 4:30 p.m.
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Biking | Educational Programs | Bird Watching | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Picnic Areas | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | And more.
Directions to Cowpens National Battlefield
Plane:
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, Greer, SC
Douglas International Airport, Charlotte, NC
Rental cars are available at both airports.
Car:
From I-85 northbound, take exit 78. Turn left, toward Chesnee on Hwy 221. At the intersection fo Hwys. 221 and 11 in Chesnee, turn right. The park is about 3 miles on the right.
From I-85 southbound, take exit 92 at Gaffney, west toward Chesnee on Hwy 11. The park is about 10 miles on the left.
From I-26 eastbound, take exit 5, east toward Chesnee on Hwy 11. The park is about 20 miles on the right.
From I-26 westbound, take I-85 North, and follow the directions above.
Public Transportation
None available
Attractions:
Spartanburg County Chamber of Commerce
Phone:864-594-5043
Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce
Nearby Parks:
Kings Mountain National Military Park (35 miles)
Ninety Six National Historic Site (85 miles)
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (45 miles)
Congaree Swamp National Monument (137 miles)
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
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