Cowpens: I-85 N @ MM 82.9

Few towns in South Carolina have a history as closely tied to the American Revolution as Cowpens. On 17 January 1781, Continental troops under Brigadier General Daniel Morgan defeated British forces led by Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton at the Battle of Cowpens, a turning point in the Southern campaign. The town lies in the rolling South Carolina Piedmont, and the nearby Cowpens National Battlefield preserves ground associated with the conflict. Its visitor center and walking trail interpret the battle and the people involved, placing this Upstate community within the wider story of American independence. Browse other webcams across South Carolina’s Piedmont to place Cowpens in a wider geographic context.

Among the regions of the United States, South Carolina stands out for its sweep from the Atlantic coast and tidal Lowcountry to the foothills of the Blue Ridge. Its shoreline combines barrier islands, salt marshes and estuaries, with Charleston long established as one of the country’s important Atlantic port cities. Fort Sumter, in Charleston Harbor, is where the American Civil War began in 1861. Farther inland, Congaree National Park protects a notable expanse of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest, while Columbia serves as the state capital. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across South Carolina.

The Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts define much of the United States — their ports, fisheries and trade routes have long tied the country’s economy to the wider world. Between them, the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains and Mississippi River basin form sharply different regions, from high western ranges to broad agricultural heartlands. Cities carry much of the national story: New York’s Statue of Liberty, a gift from France dedicated in 1886, remains an enduring symbol, while Washington, DC concentrates major federal institutions. Indigenous nations have shaped these lands for millennia, and their living cultures remain essential to the country’s identity. Find related webcams in the surrounding areas to build a fuller picture of the United States.