The 16th Regiment, South Carolina Infantry (also known as the Greenville Regiment and the Greenville Boys) recruited its men in Greenville County. It was organized and mustered into Confederate service in December, 1861. The regiment moved to Charles... Read more

The 16th Regiment, South Carolina Infantry (also known as the Greenville Regiment and the Greenville Boys) recruited its men in Greenville County. It was organized and mustered into Confederate service in December, 1861. The regiment moved to Charleston and for a time was stationed at Adams Run under General Hagood. During December, 1862, the unit was ordered to Wilmington, North Carolina and in May, 1863, to Jackson, Mississippi where it was assigned to General Gist's Brigade in the Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana. Later the 16th Regiment joined the Army of Tennessee. On April 9, 1865 the 16th consolidated with the 24th Infantry regiment to form the Consolidated 16th and 24th Infantry Regiment, South Carolina Volunteers. This consolidated unit surrendered on April 26, 1865 with the Army of Tennessee.The companies of the 16th were formed of men from the Greenville area.Company A (also known as the Mountain Rebels and Reedy Rifles) - Company B Company C (also known as Croft Mountain Rangers) - men possible from Greenville District (County), upper area.Company D (may have been called Elford Guards) - Greenville District (County), Green Mountain View and upper area.Company E (also known as the McCullough Lions) - Greenville District (County), Dunklin Township area.Company F - Greenville District (County). Chick Springs, Milford, Brushy Creek, Rocky Creek and Batesville areas. A few men from Laurens District (County)Company G - Greenville District (County), Traveler's Rest and Slater areas. A few men from Pickens District (County) and Spartanburg District (County) and some from GeorgiaCompany HCompany I - Greenville District (County), Simpsonville, Fountain Inn and Fairview areas.Company K Company (also known as the Goodlett Guard) - Greenville District (County), Mauldin area Less