The Battle of King's Mountain took place on October 7, 1780, during the American Revolutionary War. It was fought between American Patriot militias and Loyalist forces led by Major Patrick Ferguson. The battle occurred in the Appalachian Mountains of South Carolina and was a significant turning point in the Southern campaign of the war. The Patriot forces, composed mainly of frontiersmen from Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee, successfully surrounded and defeated the Loyalists. This victory boosted American morale and helped to rally support for the Patriot cause, ultimately contributing to the eventual defeat of British forces in the war.