Indiana State Militia
1801
The Indiana State Militia was reorganized through the Militia Law of 1861. The law created the Indiana Legion in place of the active militia. The Legion was subsequently formed into 12 regiments as well as several independent companies.These troops received varying levels of state support with regard to arms, ammunition, and uniforms. Duties included guarding prisoners of war, patrolling the Ohio River, and repelling raids into the state by Confederate cavalry and guerillas.
Citation
Indiana State Militia. Accessed via the Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary Edition, https://discovery.civilwargovernors.org/document/S32207154 (November 12, 2026).
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