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The Spartan Regiment, a militia group of South Carolina in the American Revolution, was formed in 1775 by John Thomas at the request of the Council of Safety. [1] The regiment was formed on August 2, 1775 at Wofford's Iron Mill. Thomas held the first muster at his house. [2] The Spartan Regiment met every two weeks to train for battle. [3]
Upper Saluda District Militia/ Regiment [note 2] 2nd Brigade February 1775 September 1775 Thomas Fletchall, Col [19] [20] 1st Spartan Regiment 2nd Brigade (1778–1780) February 1777 John Thomas, Sr., Col [21] 2nd Spartan Regiment 2nd Brigade (1778–1780) Col Sumter (backcountry) (1780) February 1777 Thomas Brandon, Col [22]
A group of 150 Tory militiamen, led by British Maj. Patrick Ferguson, planned to attack the Spartan Regiment, led by Col. John Thomas, Jr., at their encampment at Cedar Springs on July 12, 1780. According to a long-standing and well-documented legent, Thomas and his soldiers, most of whom were members of the Fair Forest Presbyterian Church ...
John Thomas, Sr. (1720 - 1811 or 1812) was a colonel during the American Revolutionary War who led the Spartan Regiment against the Loyalists. He was a representative of the Provincial Congress in 1776. During the Siege of Charleston, Thomas was captured and was imprisoned at the Ninety Six prison and later at Charleston until the end of the war.
Forks of Saluda District Regiment, 1775– [108] Georgetown District Regiment, 1775– [108] Graville County Regiment, 1775–1780 [108] Lower Granville County Regiment, 1775– [108] Upper Graville County Regiment, 1775– [108] Lower District Regiment (aka Dutch Fork Regiment), 1776 [108] German Fusiliers of Charleston, 1775; Horse Guards, 1753
The county was founded in 1785 and was named after the Spartan Rifles (Spartan Regiment) which was a local militia during the American Revolutionary War. [1] The largest community and the county seat is Spartanburg, which resides in Upstate South Carolina. The ship USS Spartanburg County is named after the county.
The Battle of Cowpens was a military engagement during the American Revolutionary War fought on January 17, 1781, near the town of Cowpens, South Carolina.American Patriot forces, estimated at 2,000 militia and regulars under Brigadier General Daniel Morgan faced 1,000 British troops under Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton.
The Spartan shields' technical evolution and design evolved from bashing and shield wall tactics. They were of such great importance in the Spartan army that while losing a sword and a spear was an exception, to lose a shield was a sign of disgrace. Not only did a shield protect the user, but it also protected the whole phalanx formation.