During the pre-Colonial, Colonial, and Revolutionary War eras
what is now known as "Polk County" was a hunting ground and trade
route for regional Indians, a pathway for early explorers, and a
frontier outpost. The Overmountain Men came from Tennessee on their
way to the Battle of King's Mountain and camped here at Alexander's
Ford on October 5th 1780. This Patriot militia helped defeat the
Loyalists at King's Mountain on October 7th 1780 and turned
Cornwallis' British forces back on their march from Charleston to
capture Charlotte. This single battle turned the tide of the
American Revolution for the previously discouraged Patriots and the
Continental Congress.
Travel Bugs and GeoCoins also deserve a convenient place to rest
in their journeys far and wide. The cache is an easy find located
adjacent to paved parking. The container is well hidden in a
slightly overgrown area that was originally deeded to Columbus in
1855 as an extra-wide street for horse and buggy parking at a
nearby establishment.
First to Find Award goes to
ColumbusMark! Congratulations Mark!
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