The 1st Louisiana Cavalry Regiment, also known as Scott's Cavalry Regiment, was a cavalry regiment from Louisiana that served in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. Raised in 1861 it served all over the Western Theater until the surrender in 1865.[3][4]
| 1st Louisiana Cavalry Regiment | |
|---|---|
.svg) Flag of Louisiana, 1861 | |
| Active | September 11, 1861 – May 5, 1865 |
| Country |  Confederate States of America |
| Allegiance |  Louisiana |
| Branch |  Confederate States Army |
| Type | Cavalry regiment |
| Size | 900 (initially)[1] |
| Organized at | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Engagements | American Civil War[2]
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| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Col. John S. Scott |
Companies
edit- Company A - Ed Moore Rangers – (Iberville Parish)
- Company B - Baton Rouge Rangers – (East Baton Rouge Parish)
- Company C - (West Feliciana Parish)
- Company D - Rapides Rangers – (Rapides Parish)
- Company E - Jackson Mounted Men – (East Feliciana Parish)
- Company F - (Concordia Parish)
- Company G - Creole Chargers – (Avoyelles Parish)
- Company H - (East Baton Rouge Parish)
- Company I - Morgan Rangers – (Pointe Coupee Parish)
- Company K - Louisiana Dragoons – (Catahoula Parish)
- Regimental Howitzer Company - Robinson's Louisiana Horse Artillery
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Cardwell, Thomas C. "Condensed History of the 1st Louisiana Cavalry Regiment, CSA". 1st Louisiana Cavalry Regiment CSA. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
- ^ Cardwell, Thomas C. "Campaigns and Engagements". 1st Louisiana Cavalry Regiment CSA. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
- ^ "1st Regiment, Louisiana Cavalry". National Park Service - Soldiers and Sailors System. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
- ^ "1st Louisiana Cavalry Regiment". Civil War Reference. Archived from the original on 25 November 2015. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
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