OVERMOUNTAIN VICTORY NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL
Certified Historic Sites in Virginia
From Abingdon to Tennessee Line
OVERMOUNTAIN VICTORY NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL
Certified Historic Sites in Virginia
From Abingdon to Tennessee Line
The enabling legislation for the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail provides for certifying sites along the trail route that have historical significance to the march of the Patriot army to Kings Mountain. The management plan drawn up by the National Park Service at the trail's inception identified 16 potential sites worthy of certification. Additional sites are also under study for certification.
An important point is that certification does not provide for unlimited public access. Sites on private property remain private property. Public access is provided only on the day of the OVTA march reenactment visit. Access at other times is at the owner's discretion. Visitors should contact the owner in advance to arrange access.
Public sites are open during regular operating hours and for the normal fees charged, if any.
Dunn's Meadows on Colonial Road in Abingdon. This site is private property and access is at the owner's discretion. The Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail's Commemorative Motor Route begins at the marker for this site. The Overmountain Victory Trail Association reenactment assembles here each September 23rd.