National Battlefield · South Carolina, United States
Cowpens National Battlefield
Cowpens National Battlefield is a national battlefield in South Carolina, United States, covering 842 acres (341 ha), established in 1929.
National Battlefield · South Carolina, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Battlefield |
|---|---|
| Location | South Carolina, United States |
| Area | 842 acres (341 ha) |
| Established | 1929 |
| Coordinates | 35.1367° N, 81.8181° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Cowpens National Battlefield
Cowpens National Battlefield is a unit of the National Park Service just east of Chesnee, South Carolina, and near the state line with North Carolina. It preserves a major battlefield of the American Revolutionary War. Brigadier General Daniel Morgan won the Battle of Cowpens, a decisive Revolutionary War victory over British Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton on January 17, 1781. It is considered one of Morgan's most memorable victories and one of Tarleton's most memorable defeats. Established as Cowpens National Battlefield Site March 4, 1929; transferred from the War Department August 10, 1933; redesignated April 11, 1972.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) · Charlotte, United States · 49.7 miles away
- Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) · Greensboro, United States · 124.8 miles away
- McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) · Knoxville/Maryville, United States · 131.0 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cowpens National Battlefield?
Cowpens National Battlefield is in South Carolina, United States (35.1367° N, 81.8181° W).
When was Cowpens National Battlefield established?
Cowpens National Battlefield was established in 1929, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Cowpens National Battlefield?
Cowpens National Battlefield covers 842 acres (341 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowpens_National_Battlefield — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/cowp/ — Official park page.