LOCATION

GPS: Longitude: 35 degree, 8'28" North    Latitude: 81 degree, 22'35" West

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.

  • Who is buried there of significance?  Major William Chronicle, Capt. John Mattocks, William Rabb, John Boyd, and the enemy Colonel Patrick Ferguson

HISTORICAL MARKER

  • Marker date - 1909
  • State of marker organization - SC 
  • Kings Mountain Chapter 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. (OPPOSITE SIDE) COLONEL FERGUSON, AN OFFICER OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY, WAS DEFEATED AND KILLED AT THIS PLACE ON THE 7TH OF OCTOBER, 1780.

HISTORICAL DESIGNATIONS

  • National Register of Historical Places
  • State Historical Commission
  • City Landmark

FUNDING

  • Kings Mountain State Park, funded by the state of South Carolina

PHYSICAL CONDITION

  • Preserve

TOURIST INFORMATION

  • Open to the public - Yes
  • Family friendly - Yes
  • Free admission
  • No lodging
  • Brochures and Catalogues- Yes
  • Calendar of events - Yes

 

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