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Muster an Old Muster Grounds in Greenville CountyEntry/Object ID
RG134-02-02Description
Jean Martin Flynn’s "Muster and Old Muster Grounds in Greenville County" explores the history and structure of South Carolina's militia system from colonial times through the mid-19th century. Militia laws required free white men to muster regularly for training, forming a complex system of regiments, battalions, and beat companies. Greenville County played an active role, with documented muster grounds and military units like the Tyger and Saluda Battalions. Political tensions during the Nullification Crisis disrupted the militia’s cohesion, as Unionist officers in Greenville resisted state mandates. Despite evolving criticism, the militia remained central to civic life until its transformation into the National Guard post-Civil War.Collection
Proceedings and PapersCopyright
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Greenville Country Historical SocietyCopyright Details
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