September 24, 2007

The Pemberton Oak was the landmark that was used by the Militia under Capt. John Pemberton's command as a muster site.

His men mustered here in 1780 on their way to the grand muster at Sycamore Shoals and on to the Battle of Kings Mountain.

The mighty Pemberton Oak as it stood in 2001.

This was a 600+ year old White Oak. At the time it fell it was considered to be one of the oldest living specimens east of the Rocky Mountains.

This Plaque was placed on the trunk of the Pemberton Oak by the Sycamore Shoals Chapter of the D.A.R

The OVTA visited with Sue Vaughn, current owner and descendent of Col. John Pemberton and John Pemperton Cowan and Family. This is one of our stops on our annual March.

OVTA firing a volley in honor of the Patriots that fought in the Battle of Kings Mountain.