The losing commander at this battle was the namesake of a rifle that was prohibitively expensive but far more accurate than the standard-issue Brown Bess.
The losing commander at this battle was the namesake of a rifle that was prohibitively expensive but far more accurate than the standard-issue Brown Bess. This clash was the most famous command for the future governor of the State of Franklin, John Sevier. A group led by the first Governor of Kentucky attacked Musgrove's Mill in the run-up to this battle, before being pursued and rallying support at Sycamore Shoals. The victors desecrated the body of British general Patrick Ferguson at this battle, whose winning commanders included Isaac Shelby and William Campbell. This battle prevented Cornwallis's invasion of North Carolina, and was a victory for the Overmountain Men. For 10 points, name this 1780 clash between Camden and Cowpens, named for a hilly town near the Carolina border.
The losing commander at this battle was the namesake of a rifle that was prohibitively expensive but far more accurate than the standard-issue Brown Bess.
Battle of Kings Mountain