The Battle of Cowpens: Prelude to Victory

On this field on January 17, 1781, Daniel Morgan led his army to a brilliant victory over Banastre Tarleton's force of British regulars. One of only a few sccessful double envelopments in history, this battle is recognized by historians as one of the most important of the American Revolution.

Marker can be reached from Chesnee Highway (South Carolina Route 11).

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