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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBHO_the-battle-of-kings-mountain-monument_Blacksburg-SC.html
In Memory ofthe patriotic American who participated in the Battle of Kings Mountain this Monument is erected by their grateful Descendants.Here the tide of battle turned in favor of the American Colonel.
Here on this day of October A.D. 1780 th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBHF_americans-in-redcoats_Blacksburg-SC.html
These things are ominous - these are the damned yelling boys!Abraham DePeyster, New York loyalist officer
British war drums bellowed the alarm as 120 battle-hardened veterans in red took their places in line here they were the first to face the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBHD_drive-the-enemy_Blacksburg-SC.html
The ridge ahead was craggy and rough, and covered with flame and smoke. Campbell's Virginia regiment had drawn a tough and bloody assignment; to lead the first strike against the Tories. They were the first to close with the enemy, the first to he…
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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 and dismember the united …
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On this SitePresident HooverAddressed an audience of 75,000at the Celebration of theSesque Centennialof the Battle of Kings MountainOct. 7, 1930
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Everyone knew Colonel Sevier's rugged frontiersmen for their long-rifle marksmanship-and their touchy eagerness for a brawl. But no experienced military man of that day expected men armed only with hunting weapons to be able to face and defeat rea…
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When we encounter the enemy, don't wait for a word of command. Let each of you be your own officer, and do the very best you can....If in the woods, shelter yourselves and give them Indian play; advance from tree to tree...and killing and disablin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBGT_shoot-tree-to-tree_Blacksburg-SC.html
Ben Hollingsworth and myself took right up the side of the mountain, and fought our way from tree to tree, up to the summit. I recollect I stood behind one tree and fired until the bark was nearly all knocked off, and my eyes pretty well filled wi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBGS_tighten-the-noose_Blacksburg-SC.html
Fire as quick as you can, and stand your ground as long as you can. When you can do no better, get behind trees, or retreat; but I beg you not to run quite off. It we are repulsed, let us make a point of returning, and renewing the fight....Benjam…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBGP_local-boys-spies_Blacksburg-SC.html
The patriots who formed battle lines at the foot of this hillside were local boys who knew Kings Mountain well. Some had used the large clearing atop the ridge as a deerhunters' camp.
Local men from the South Fork settlements had helped the Whi…