John C Rigdon

Historical Sketch And Roster Of The South Carolina 23rd Infantry Regiment John C Rigdon

The South Carolina 23rd Infantry Regiment [also called Coast Rangers] was assembled at Charleston, South Carolina, in November, 1861. Most of the men were from Horry, Georgetown, Charleston, and Colleton counties. After being stationed in South Carolina, the regiment moved to Virginia and during the war served in General Evans', Elliot's, and Wallace's Brigade. Company A. - Chesterfield County - Bee Rifles Company B - County - Chicora Rifles Company C Company D - Charleston CountyCompany E - Marion CountyCompany F - Chester County - Coast RangersCompany G - Marlboro County - Douglas Rifles Company H - Marion County. Company I - Clarendon County - Sprott Guard Company K - Sumter County.