But about half the participants were from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Their. stories are also compelling. Lincoln County men contributed much to the Patriot victory at the Battle of Kings Mountain on 7 October. 1780. They were a distinct military unit before and during the battle. Their strength was 60 to 80 men.
Plains 5 Day Forecast Plains Hourly Forecast. The Plains area is a beautiful area to visit and is located in Montana's Glacier country in the Northwest corner of the state. There are many outdoor activities to enjoy in this valley surrounded by mountains and the Clark Fork River which runs through the valley.
Credit for the American cowboy hat as it is known today is generally given to John Batterson Stetson. The original  Boss of the Plains , manufactured by Stetson in 1865, was flat-brimmed, had a straight sided crown, with rounded corners.arly print advertising by Stetson showed a cowboy giving his horse a drink of water from a hat. However, even the Stetson company notes that a ten-gallon hat holds only 3 quarts (about 3 l instead of 40 l).