Last updated: May 19, 2025
Place
Elkin NC Muster Grounds
NPS
Quick Facts
Location:
Elkin NC
Significance:
Partner of Overmountain Victory NHT
Designation:
Municipal Park
MANAGED BY:
Amenities
3 listed
Information, Parking - Auto, Restroom
The call to fight traveled far and wide, including to Surry County, NC. On September 26, 1780 Joseph Winston mustered 150 men on the flats along Big Elkin Creek. They encamped there for the night and set out on the 27th following the Yadkin River to join their fellow Patriots at Quaker Meadows.
There is an overlook of the muster field and encampment site at this point where the Commemorative Motor Route begins, and features NPS interpretive waysides. 2 miles of certified OVNHT wind through Elkin Municipal Park and through private property easements. Please obey and honor all private property signs and rights.
Restrooms, picnic areas, and recreational areas are available at the park.
Elkin Municipal Park is open year round, from sunrise to sunset.
There is an overlook of the muster field and encampment site at this point where the Commemorative Motor Route begins, and features NPS interpretive waysides. 2 miles of certified OVNHT wind through Elkin Municipal Park and through private property easements. Please obey and honor all private property signs and rights.
Restrooms, picnic areas, and recreational areas are available at the park.
Elkin Municipal Park is open year round, from sunrise to sunset.