Butler County, Alabama
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Prior to the Civil War, cotton farming was the main occupation in Butler County. During the 1850s lines along the Ohio and Mobile Railroad were constructed, making the county a major trading center. Greenville, the current county seat, was a railroad town and became the center of commerce between Montgomery and south Alabama.

Twenty-four military units were formed in Butler County. I know of no first hand accounts or regimental histories for these units.

Military Units Formed in Butler County


  • 1st Regiment, Alabama Cavalry, Company E "J. Powell's Dragoons"
  • 1st Regiment, Alabama Cavalry, Company H "Sandy Williams' Guards"
  • 1st Regiment, Alabama Cavalry, Company I
  • 2nd Regiment, Alabama Cavalry, Company E
  • 7th Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company F
  • 8th Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company D "Independent (Selma) Blues"
  • 8th Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company F "Greenville Guards"
  • 9th Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company G "Jeff Davis Rangers"
  • 12th Regiment, Alabama Cavalry, (2nd Company B)
  • 12th Regiment, Alabama Cavalry, (2nd Company E)
  • 12th Regiment, Alabama Cavalry, (Company H)
  • 12th Regiment, Alabama Cavalry, (Company I)
  • 17th Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company B and K
  • 17th Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company C (Butler Rifles)
  • 18th Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company F (Tom Watts Rifles)
  • 33rd Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company C, D and H
  • 58th Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company E
  • 59th Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company H and I
  • 60th Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company H
  • 61st Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company C


  • A county history and thirteen Historical Sketch and Roster volumes are available for researching the men of Butler County, Alabama in the Civil War.
  • Historical Sketch & Roster of the Alabama 1st Cavalry Regiment
  • Historical Sketch & Roster of the Alabama 2nd Cavalry Regiment
  • Historical Sketch & Roster of the Alabama 7th Infantry Regiment
  • Historical Sketch & Roster of the Alabama 8th Infantry Regiment
  • Historical Sketch & Roster of the Alabama 9th Infantry Regiment
  • Historical Sketch & Roster of the Alabama 12th Cavalry Regiment
  • Historical Sketch & Roster of the Alabama 17th Infantry Regiment
  • Historical Sketch & Roster of the Alabama 18th Infantry Regiment
  • Historical Sketch & Roster of the Alabama 33rd Infantry Regiment
  • Historical Sketch & Roster of the Alabama 58th Infantry Regiment
  • Historical Sketch & Roster of the Alabama 59th Infantry Regiment
  • Historical Sketch & Roster of the Alabama 60th Infantry Regiment
  • Historical Sketch & Roster of the Alabama 61st Infantry Regiment
  • A History of Butler County, Alabama


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