On Jan. 17, 1781, a small South Carolina town would become a pivotal point in the Revolutionary War.

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Tarleton met Morgan's men on January 17, 1781 at the Battle of Cowpens. General Daniel Morgan’s battle plan at Cowpens was considered a masterpiece of military strategy and tactics. In Fall of 1780, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A unique gold medal celebrating a South Carolina battle victory that helped turn the tide in the American Revolution brought a ...

British Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton's reputation preceded him before he would clash with American forces at the Battle of Cowpens in 1781, marking a turning point in the Revolutionary War. His story ...

On Jan. 17, 1781, Cowpens was the site of one of the most important battles of the Revolutionary War. Without the patriot victory there and on other battlefields, the Fourth of July might just be ...

When numismatist John Kraljevich of Fort Mill, South Carolina opened a box containing a unique solid gold medal that an auction house asked him to authenticate, his jaw dropped. "My reaction was ...

Dressed as a Revolutionary War general, Robert Brown will act as a tour guide into the past this weekend. For the second year, he’ll play the role of legendary Patriot leader Daniel Morgan. And he’ll ...

Our Hometown Spotlight series continues in 2017 as we highlight the unique towns that make the Carolinas so special. This week we’re taking a look at a town with some history. Cowpens is hosting their ...