Carolina Thread Trail Master Plan for Cherokee County Communities
If you have any questions or comments regarding the Master Plan for Cherokee County, please contact Randi Gates, community coordinator, at 704-376-2556 ext. 217 or randi@carolinathreadtrail.org.
Cherokee County Steering Committee
Destinations that could be linked by the Carolina Thread Trail:
Cowpens National Battlefield
Famous for the January 17, 1781, battle where Daniel Morgan led his outnumbered troops against Banastre Tarleton’s British troops, Cowpens offers interpretive facilities, a visitors center with exhibits, a tour road and a walking trail through the battlefield. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Each year on the weekend closest to January 17, the park celebrates the anniversary of the battle with firing demonstrations and a living history encampment.
4001 Chesnee Highway
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 461-2828
Kings Mountain State Park
Kings Mountain National Military Park
Kings Mountain State Park is a 6,885-acre park located in adjacent York county. Built originally by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, Kings Mountain has miles of trails, equestrian facilities, group camping barracks, campgrounds, two fishing lakes with boat rentals and the popular Living History Farm.
The farm is a realistic replica of a typical Piedmont farm from the early to mid 1800s. Buildings include a house, barn and gin, and there are gardens and animals, including cows, chickens and a bunch of friendly cats. Regularly scheduled special events at the park bring in local crowds, and the park is also adjacent to Kings Mountain National Military Park located in both York and Cherokee counties, site of a pivotal Revolutionary War battle.
1277 Park Road
Blacksburg, SC 29702
(803) 222-3209
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
The Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail travels through VA, TN, NC & SC, retracing the route of patriot militia as they tracked down the British. Eventually the two forces clashed, ending in patriot victory at the battle of Kings Mountain listed above.
The trail is still under development through partnerships, but the public has many places to visit and walk today.
2635 Park Road
Blacksburg, SC 29702
(864) 936-3477
