• The foreground shows the battlefield in winter. Thicketty Mountain, a landmark used by both armies, is in the distance. The Green River Road, used by both armies to reach the cow pens, is on the right.

    Cowpens

    National Battlefield South Carolina

The Only Double Envelopment in the American Revolution

“…our success was complete…”
  -- Daniel Morgan to Nathanael Greene, January 19, 1781

A pasturing area at the time of the battle, this Revolutionary War site commemorates the place where Daniel Morgan and his army turned the flanks of Banastre Tarleton's British army. This classic military tactic, known as a double envelopment, was one of only a few in history.

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Features

  • Reenactors firing the 3-pounder

    Special Event Calendar

    The park has 3 main special events and several smaller ones throughout the year. Please click the link below for more detailed information.

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  • Officers Conducting a Staff Ride

    Staff Ride for Cowpens

    By definition, the staff ride is conducted by the military participants themselves. Click the link below for information on leading your walk.

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  • Ed Bearss discussing the Battle of Cowpens

    Guided Battlefield Walk by Ed Bearss

    Ed Bearss led a guided battlefield walk for teachers on 8/1/2011. Click the link below to enjoy a virtual Ed Bearss tour.

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Did You Know?

Pineywoods cattle

The Battle of Cowpens was named for a pasturing area for cattle - an open area where cattle were driven.