Defend 1776 – Battle Line: The Battle of Kings Mountain October 7, 1780 – Near Blacksburg, South Carolina
The Battle of Kings Mountain was a thunderous turning point in the Southern campaign of the American Revolution. Fought on October 7, 1780, this clash wasn’t between armies of nations—but neighbors, frontiersmen, and Loyalist militia. After months of British brutality under Major Patrick Ferguson, rugged patriot fighters from the Appalachian backcountry—famously known as the Overmountain Men—tracked Ferguson to the rocky ridge of Kings Mountain. With precision and fury, they overwhelmed the Loyalist position in a swift, decisive assault, killing Ferguson and shattering his command. This stunning patriot victory reinvigorated the revolutionary cause in the South and marked the beginning of the British retreat. At Kings Mountain, ordinary men rose to the moment—and made history. Against tyranny, they stood united to defend 1776.
