Rock City Guards
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]
| Rock City Guards | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1860-1865 |
| Country | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Confederate States |
| Allegiance |  Tennessee |
| Branch |  Confederate States Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 327 troops (1860) |
| Part of | 1st Tennessee Infantry Regiment |
| Engagements | American Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | George Earl Maney |
Survivors of the Rock City Guards after the war.
A battle flag used by the Rock City Guards is at the Tennessee State Museum.[2]
References
- Warner, Seth (Summer 2006). "George Earl Maney: Soldier, Railroader, and Diplomat". Tennessee Historical Quarterly. 65 (2): 130–147. JSTOR 42627947.
- Cannon, Devereaux D., Jr. (Winter 1988). "Flags of the Rock City Guards". Tennessee Historical Quarterly. 47 (4): 191–197. JSTOR 42626747.
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