Cowpens National Battlefield
A pasturing area at the time of the battle, this Revolutionary War site commemorates the place where Daniel Morgan and his army turned the flanks of Banastre Tarleton's British army.
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About Cowpens National Battlefield
A pasturing area at the time of the battle, this Revolutionary War site commemorates the place where Daniel Morgan and his army turned the flanks of Banastre Tarleton's British army. This classic military tactic, known as a double envelopment, secured a patriot victory.
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Driving times from Cowpens National Battlefield, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Grounds
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Trails and Trailhead Parking
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- Sun
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Restrooms, Picnic Area, and Auto Loop Road
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Activities
Getting there
Temperatures for the area range from very hot and humid in the summer to cool and moderate in the winter. http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=35.1346&lon=-81.7036#.VhkrZ-xVhBc
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Cowpens National Battlefield?
- Popular activities include Biking, Food, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Living History, Museum Exhibits.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Cowpens National Battlefield?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Kings Mountain National Military Park (52 min), Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (53 min), Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (1 h 16 min), Blue Ridge Parkway (1 h 36 min), Ninety Six National Historic Site (1 h 54 min), Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (2 h 29 min).