Contents

a. The War in the South Begins

b. The Southern Campaign

c. Conquest of Georgia and South Carolina

d. Whigs and Tories in 1780

e. The British Threaten the Carolina Frontier

f. The Gathering of the Mountain Men

g. The March From Sycamore Shoals

h. The Pursuit to Kings Mountain

i. The Battle of Kings Mountain

j. The Meaning of the Victory

k. Patriot Commanders at Kings Mountain

l. Maj. Patrick Ferguson

m. The Ferguson Rifle

n. Your Guide to the Area

o. Establishment of the Park

p. How to Reach the Park

q. About Your Visit

r. Related Areas

s. Administration

t. Suggested Readings

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Kings Mountain National Military Park

Historical Handbook Number Twenty-Two
1955

This publication is one of a series of handbooks describing the historical and archeological areas in the National Park System administered by the National Park Service of the United States Department of the Interior. It is printed by the Government Printing Office and may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, Washington 25, D.C. Price 55 cents

The National Park System, of which Kings Mountain National Military Park is a unit, is dedicated to conserving the scenic, scientific, and historic heritage of the United States for the benefit and enjoyment of its people.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Stewart L. Udall, Secretary

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Conrad L. Wirth, Director