National Military Park · South Carolina, United States
Kings Mountain National Military Park
Kings Mountain National Military Park is a national military park in South Carolina, United States, covering 3,945 acres (1,597 ha), established in 1931.
National Military Park · South Carolina, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Military Park |
|---|---|
| Location | South Carolina, United States |
| Area | 3,945 acres (1,597 ha) |
| Established | 1931 |
| Coordinates | 35.1378° N, 81.3894° 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 Kings Mountain National Military Park
Kings Mountain National Military Park is a National Military Park near Blacksburg, South Carolina, along the North Carolina/South Carolina border. The park commemorates the Battle of Kings Mountain, a pivotal and significant victory by American Patriots over American Loyalists during the Southern Campaign of the Revolutionary War. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. Thomas Jefferson considered the battle "The turn of the tide of success."
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Limited |
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Airports near this park
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- Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) · Charlotte, United States · 25.8 miles away
- Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) · Greensboro, United States · 105.2 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in South Carolina
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kings Mountain National Military Park?
Kings Mountain National Military Park is in South Carolina, United States (35.1378° N, 81.3894° W).
When was Kings Mountain National Military Park established?
Kings Mountain National Military Park was established in 1931, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Kings Mountain National Military Park?
Kings Mountain National Military Park covers 3,945 acres (1,597 ha).
Does Kings Mountain National Military Park have campgrounds?
Yes, but campgrounds at Kings Mountain National Military Park are limited.
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/Kings_Mountain_National_Military_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/kimo/ — Official park page.