Mississippi 6th U.S. Infantry Regiment

Historical Notes:
The 58th U.S. Colored Infantry was organized from the 6th Mississippi Infantry (African Descent) on March 11, 1864 for three-year service under the command of Colonel Simon Manly Preston. The 58th U.S. Colored Infantry mustered out of service March 8, 1866.

Officers:
  • Colonel Simon Manly Preston.

    • Service:
    Post and garrison duty at Natchez and in the Department of Mississippi during its entire term of service. Expedition from Natchez to Gillespie's Plantation, Louisiana, August 4-6, 1864.

    Assignments:
    The regiment was attached to Post of Natchez, Mississippi, District of Vicksburg, Mississippi, to April 1866.

    Rosters:
    The roster of this unit contains the names of 1545 men. Bibliography for Research:






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