Historical Notes:
The Cherokee Legion Infantry Regiment State Guard was organized at Canton, Georgia, in August, 1861, with men from Cherokee County. It consisted of one battalion of cavalry and one battalion of infantry. It was formed when the threat of Sherman's invasion loomed. They were assigned to serve along a line from West Point to Elbert County, guarding the bridges and railroads. Most of the recorded actions centered around Rome, GA.
Officers:
James E. Rusk, Colonel
Benjamin Hill, Lieutenant Colonel
E.G. Grambling, Major
Isaac McConnell, AQM
Rosters:
The roster of this regiment contains the names of 964 men.
Cavalry companies:
Company A, "Cherokee Rangers" - Cherokee County
Company B, "Milton Cavalry" - Milton County
Company C, "Cherokee Lincoln Killers" - Cherokee County
Company D - Cherokee County
Company E - Forsyth County
Infantry Companies:
Company A, "Cherokee Revengers" - Cherokee County
Company B, "Canton Infantry" - Cherokee County
Company C, "Cherokee Home Guards" - Cherokee County
Company D, "Cherokee Repellers" - Cherokee County
Company E, "Cherokee Volunteers" - Cherokee County
Company F, "Salacoa Silver Greys" - Cherokee County
Company G, "Cherokee Stone Walls" - Cherokee County
Company H, - Cherokee County
Company I, "Pickens Raid Repellers" - Cherokee County
Company K, "Forsyth Mounted Grays" - Cherokee County
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