Inscription details Inscription ID:9 Brief Description:Memorial: Battle of Kings Mountain 1780, SC USA - Commanders Type:Memorial Detail:Photograph from the memorial in South Carolina commemorating the battle of Kings Mountain on 7 October 1780. This plaque lists the commanders of the forces. On the same memorial is also this inscription Inscription:On this field the Patriot forces attacked and totally defeated an equal force of Tories and British regular troops. The British Commander, Major Patrick Ferguson, was killed, and his entire force was captured after suffering heavy loss. This brilliant victory marked the turning point of the American Revolution. Place:King's Mountain County:South Carolina Country:USA Date:1780 Contributor:Margaret Southgate Photo(s):KingsMountain_1780_commanders.jpgKingsMountain_1780_killedandwounded.jpg Names:View all names on inscription Do another search