Cowpens Battlefield, located in rural western South Carolina, is a beautifully maintained piece of history by the National Park Service. Complete with a paved 1.2-mile battlefield trail, a picnic area, and a resources-packed visitor center, the 845-acre park feels more like a nature preserve than a tribute to American history.
And yet, this battlefield, surrounded by a variety of trees and stunning scenery, is home to one of the most instrumental battles of the Revolutionary War. The Battle of Cowpens, fought in January 1781, turned the tide of the war and paved the way for the Patriots to victory at Yorktown.
