Historical Significance:
Commemorating: Replaced the McLean marker in memory of Major William Chronicle, Capt. John Mattocks, William Rabb, and John Boyd who died October 7, 1780. On the opposite side of the marker is a memorial to the brave foe, Col. Patrick Ferguson, a British officer who was killed Oct. 7, 1780.
Significant Burial at the site: Major William Chronicle, Capt. John Mattocks, William Rabb, John Boyd, and the enemy, Colonel Patrick Ferguson.
Historic Marker:
- Marker Organization: Kings Mountain Chapter, South Carolina DAR
- Marker Text: Sacred to the memory of Maj. William Chronicle, Capt. John Mattocks, William Rabb, and John Boyd, who were killed at this place on the 7th of October, 1780, fighting in defense of America. (opp side) Colonel Patrick Ferguson, an officer of His Britannic Majesty, was defeated and killed at this place on the 7th of Oct, 1780.
Form Submitted By: Kings Mountain Chapter, NSDAR 8/16/2015