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Kings Mountain NC Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about a small historical town, population 10,000, located on the South Carolina-North Carolina state line, 30 miles south of Charlotte . Thousands of people pass through everyday on Interstate 85 going to and from Charlotte and Atlanta.

A multiple-choice quiz by robtamat. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
robtamat

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
73,008

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
495

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What Revolutionary War battle was fought just under ten miles from here? Hint

Battle of Kings Mountain

Battle of Crowders Mountain

Battle of Moss Lake

Battle of the School Board

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Question 2 of 10

2. When was this battle fought? Hint

October 17, 1780

October 7, 1781

October 7, 1780

October 17, 1782

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Question 3 of 10

3. How long did the battle last? Hint

a day and a half

half a day

two or three hours

all day

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Question 4 of 10

4. What British soldier died during the battle? Hint

General George Cornwallis

Major Patrick Fergusion

General Steve Southwell

Colonel John O.Harris

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Question 5 of 10

5. What county is Kings Mountain located? Hint

Gaston

Cleveland

Lincolnton

Stanley

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Question 6 of 10

6. What Kings Mountain High School football star later became Rookie of the Year for the Cleveland Browns in 1985? Hint

Ernest Byner

Leroy Kelly

Kevin Mack

Jim Brown

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the first Kings Mountain native to play in the Final Four? Hint

Eric 'Sleepy' Floyd

David Thompson

Otis Cole

James Worthy

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Question 8 of 10

8. What current Atlanta Braves starting pitcher never beat Kings Mountain High School while he was in High School? Hint

Tom Glavine

John Smoltz

Kevin Millwood

Greg Maddox

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Question 9 of 10

9. What long time Mayor of Kings Mountain was President of the South Atlantic League one of the oldest Minor Leagues in continuous operation? Hint

Bowie Kuhn

John H. Moss

A. Bart Giamatti

Kennesaw Mountain Landis

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the oldest house in Kings Mountain still standing? Hint

Biltmore House

The Old Herndon Home

Mount Vernon

Monticello

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What Revolutionary War battle was fought just under ten miles from here?

Answer: Battle of Kings Mountain

The Battle of Kings Mountain which was actually located in York, SC but is named after the nearest major landmark, Kings Mountain.

2. When was this battle fought?

Answer: October 7, 1780

October 17, 1780. The Battle of Kings Mountain has been labeled 'the turning point of the war' in the South.

3. How long did the battle last?

Answer: two or three hours

The battle began at 3pm and was over before nightfall.

4. What British soldier died during the battle?

Answer: Major Patrick Fergusion

Major Patrick Fergusion who was of Scottish origin. His claim to fame was as the inventor of the breechloading rifle. In the battle 228 Loyalists were killed, 163 wounded and 716 taken prisoner,compared to 28 Patriots killed and 63 wounded.

5. What county is Kings Mountain located?

Answer: Cleveland

Cleveland County is named after President Grover Cleveland.

6. What Kings Mountain High School football star later became Rookie of the Year for the Cleveland Browns in 1985?

Answer: Kevin Mack

Kevin Mack was Rookie of the Year after finishing his college career at Clemson University.

7. Who was the first Kings Mountain native to play in the Final Four?

Answer: Otis Cole

Otis Cole who started for Florida State in 1972 and lost to UCLA in the championship game. David Thompson is from Cleveland County Crest High School. Worthy and Floyd are from Gaston County eight miles away.

8. What current Atlanta Braves starting pitcher never beat Kings Mountain High School while he was in High School?

Answer: Kevin Millwood

Kevin Millwood pitched for nearby Bessemer City High School. Only John Smoltz would have stood a chance against the 1993 State Champions Baseball Team.

9. What long time Mayor of Kings Mountain was President of the South Atlantic League one of the oldest Minor Leagues in continuous operation?

Answer: John H. Moss

The honorable John Henry Moss served as Mayor for 16 years and President of the South Atlantic League for 25 years.

10. What is the oldest house in Kings Mountain still standing?

Answer: The Old Herndon Home

It's the Old Herndon Home built in 1888. A wooden one story structure, recently restored, located by the railroad {tracks;} currently applying for a license on the National Register of Historical Places.

Source: Author robtamat

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