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The South Carolina 2nd Heavy Artillery Regiment also known as the 1st Artillery Regiment, was organized at Charleston, South Carolina, during the spring of 1862 using the 2nd South Carolina Artillery Battalion as its nucleus. This unit had enlisted in August, 1861, and went into service at Camp Butler, near Aiken.
The 2nd Artillery spent the entire war in and around Charleston and completed their service fighting against Sherman in the Carolinas Campaign.
Companies of the SC 2nd Artillery Regiment
Company A - Barnwell District
Company B - Barnwell and surrounding Districts
Company C - Orangeburg District
Company D - Darlington District and surrounding counties.
Company E - Barnwell District, Aiken area. A few men from Lexington District and Edgefield District
Company F - Orangeburg District (Branchville area)
Company G - Barnwell District
Company H - Barnwell District
Company I - - Orangeburg District
Company K - Edgefield District
A propos de l'auteur
John Rigdon has authored a number of books on the American Civil War and is the manager of the web site, Research OnLine, (www.researchonline.net) the premier site for researching Civil War ancestors in the Civil War. His titles include the Historical Sketch and Roster Volumes (1100 plus titles) and a dozen volumes in the "We Fought" series focusing on particular battles and commanders. Additionally John works in translation of materials in several languages and maintains the website, www.wordsrus.info. John resides in the foothills of the Appalachians outside Cartersville, GA. where he enjoys gardening and aquaponics. You may reach him at jrigdon@researchonline.net.
