Cowpens National Battlefield
Gaffney, SC
www.nps.gov/cowp/index.htm
The Continental soldiers made up the second line and were largely hidden from the British initially. They engaged the British as the Militia marched behind them to reload and return tot eh fight. For details, go to the National Parks Web site or
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Cowpens
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The Robert Scruggs House
Cowpens national battlefield
Gaffney, SC
www.nps.gov/cowp/index.htm
The house was built in 1828 and added onto as Robert and Catherine had their eleven children.
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Cowpens National Battlefield
Gaffney, SC
www.nps.gov/cowp/index.htm
This is a Grasshopper cannon. it fired a three pound round or cannister. The barrel was bronze instead of iron. it was also meant to be easily transportable in rough terrain. the British had two of these at Cowpens.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grasshopper_cannon
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The Robert Scruggs House
Cowpens national battlefield
Gaffney, SC
www.nps.gov/cowp/index.htm
The house was built in 1828 and added onto as Robert and Catherine had their eleven children.
Cowpens National Battlefield
Gaffney, SC
www.nps.gov/cowp/index.htm
Tags: Cowpens National Battlefield Gaffney SC