Kings Mountain North Carolina Map

About Kings Mountain, North Carolina

Kings Mountain is a locality in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 12,039. The population density is 303.6 people per km². Kings Mountain is located at 35.2451°N, 81.3412°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28086.

Kings Mountain rises from the rolling Piedmont, its namesake prominence a gentle, wooded swell against the broader landscape. It lies 8.8 miles west of Gastonia, NC (from Gastonia, NC: bearing 262°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south-south-east of Cherryville. The air here, particularly in the early mornings, carries the cool, damp scent of pine needles and rich earth, a subtle perfume that clings to the winding roads leading into its heart. Small farms, their fields a patchwork of green and gold, give way to residential streets lined with sturdy, unpretentious homes, many boasting porches that invite a slow afternoon spent watching the world drift by. The terrain, though not dramatic, possesses a quiet resilience, the land shaped by countless seasons of sun and rain, its character a blend of enduring natural beauty and the lived-in feel of a place that has seen generations come and go. This land has a deep and storied past, forever marked by the pivotal Revolutionary War battle fought on its slopes, a victory that echoed through the nascent colonies. Today, Kings Mountain’s economy is a blend of manufacturing, retail, and service industries, with a continuing thread of agricultural heritage visible in the surrounding countryside. The town itself retains a sense of close-knit community, where the pace of life allows for genuine connection, and the evening light, when it softens the edges of the buildings and casts long shadows, lends a particular, almost nostalgic, charm to the streets of Kings Mountain.

About This Kings Mountain Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Kings Mountain, North Carolina with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Kings Mountain and Cleveland County.

Detailed location data for Kings Mountain includes the ZIP code (28086), telephone area code (704, 980), county seat of Cleveland County (Shelby), and school district assignment (Cleveland County Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kings Mountain is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.