Areas / Kings Mountain
Cleveland County (small part in Gaston)Living in Kings Mountain, NC
Mountain trails, Revolutionary War history and I-85 straight into Charlotte.
If I were driving you through Kings Mountain
Kings Mountain is about 30 miles west of Charlotte on I-85. It's where the Piedmont starts to rise: Kings Pinnacle at Crowders Mountain State Park tops out around 1,705 feet at the edge of town.
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Downtown on Battleground Avenue
The Kings Mountain Historical Museum, Mauney Memorial Library and local shops.
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Crowders Mountain State Park
Hikes up Kings Pinnacle and Crowders Mountain, with views back toward the Charlotte skyline on clear days.
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Kings Mountain National Military Park
Just over the South Carolina line, where the 1780 Battle of Kings Mountain was fought.
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Moss Lake
The city's reservoir, with lake homes along the shoreline.
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Catawba Two Kings Casino
Off I-85, opened in 2021.
The feel
A small city with mountain views and real history, and Charlotte about 30 miles down the interstate.
Homes you'll find
Historic mill-village and downtown homes, established neighborhoods, lake homes on Moss Lake and newer subdivisions.
Getting around
I-85 connects with US 74 and US 29 east of the city, so Gastonia and Charlotte are straight shots.
Outdoors
Crowders Mountain State Park, Moss Lake and Kings Mountain State Park in South Carolina.
Schools
Cleveland County Schools, including Kings Mountain High School, with the Gaston County portion served by Gaston County Schools. We confirm the district for every address.
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