Marion Light Artillery

The Marion Light Artillery was part of the Confederate Army from Marion County, Florida. Commanding officers included John Marshall Martin. ^[1] It served as part of the Army of Tennessee. ^[2]

Marion County was home to many residents who relocated from South Carolina in the 15 or so years prior to the American Civil War and was a hotbed of secessionist activity. Organizers petitioned the state to host the Florida Secession Convention. ^[3]

When Martin was seriously wounded at the Battle of Richmond, Colonel S. St. George Rogers took command. ^{[3] [4]}

It was also commanded by Thomas J. Perry and Robert P. McCants. ^[5]

See also

• List of Florida Confederate Civil War units

References

1. "Civil War Microfilm Roster — Captain Perry's Light Artillery Company, Marion Light Artillery (Florida — Confederate)". www.civilwarmicrofilm.com.
2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2025-01-21. Retrieved 2020-03-21.
3. Researcher, Darrell G. Riley. "The Civil War Years". Ocala.com.
4. Warner, Ezra J.; Yearns, Wilfred Buck (March 21, 1975). Biographical Register of the Confederate Congress. LSU Press. ISBN   9780807100929 – via Google Books.
5. "Museum of Southern History_Floridians go to War".