King's Mountain Battleground

Historical marker location:

1818 SC-161, York, South Carolina

( Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 161 and U.S. 321, on the right when traveling south on State Highway 161.)

Marker installed: 1937

The first American military victory of the Revolutionary War took place in South Carolina. In 1775, a small group of American patriots led by William Moultrie successfully defended Fort Sullivan (now Fort Moultrie) on Sullivan's Island from a British attack. The victory prevented the British from gaining control of Charleston Harbor and gave a boost to the American cause.