Cowpens National Battlefield
Overview
Cowpens National Battlefield is managed by National Park Service and is located near Gaffney, South Carolina. 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.
Things to Do at Cowpens National Battlefield
Recreation Activities
Popular activities at Cowpens National Battlefield include:
Nearby Activities
- Historic & Cultural Site
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
From I-85 S, take exit 83. Turn left on Hwy 110, approx. 8 miles. Turn right on Hwy 11. The park is about a half mile on the right. From I-85 N, take exit 92, turn right toward Chesnee on Hwy 11, approx.10 miles on the left. From I-26 E, take exit 5, turn left toward Chesnee on Hwy 11, approx. 20 miles on the right. From I-26 W, take I-85 North, take exit 83. Turn left on Hwy 110, approx. 8 miles. Turn right on Hwy 11. The park is about a half mile on the right.
GPS Coordinates: 35.13160700000000, -81.80935400000000
Contact & Resources
Phone: (864) 461-2828
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