Rock City Guards
| Rock City Guards | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1860–1865 |
| Country | .svg.png){kind=small} Confederate States |
| Allegiance | .svg.png){kind=small} Tennessee |
| Branch | .svg.png){kind=small} Confederate States Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 327 troops (1860) |
| Part of | 1st Tennessee Infantry Regiment |
| Engagements | American Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | George Earl Maney |
The Rock City Guards were a militia battalion raised in Nashville, Tennessee in 1860 in anticipation of the American Civil War. 327 men joined the organization; among them were George Maney, who served as captain;[1] lawyer Thomas H. Malone, who served as lieutenant; and Charles Todd Quintard, who served as chaplain.[2] In May 1861 the unit, now consisting of three companies, was mustered into Confederate service as part of the 1st Tennessee Infantry Regiment; George Maney becoming Colonel. The regiment served during the whole American Civil War.[2]
A battle flag used by the Rock City Guards is at the Tennessee State Museum.[2] Although newspaper accounts mention another flag used by the militia. In December of 1861, they carried a black flag though the streets of Nashville.[3][4]
References
- ↑ Warner, Seth (Summer 2006). "George Earl Maney: Soldier, Railroader, and Diplomat". Tennessee Historical Quarterly. 65 (2): 130–147. JSTOR 42627947.
- 1 2 3 Cannon, Devereaux D. Jr. (Winter 1988). "Flags of the Rock City Guards". Tennessee Historical Quarterly. 47 (4): 191–197. JSTOR 42626747.
- ↑ Gallipolis journal, January 2, 1862, p.1
- ↑ Evansville daily journal, October 6, 1863, p.2
See also
- Military history of the American Civil War
- History of Nashville, Tennessee
- 1860 establishments in Tennessee
- 1865 disestablishments in Tennessee
- Units and formations of the Confederate States Army from Tennessee
- Military units and formations disestablished in 1865
- Military units and formations established in 1860
- Tennessee stubs