15th IOWA INFANTRY - COUNTIES of ORIGIN

[PetePaolillo]

I found some decent research that I thought I would share with all interested. I am sure Matt and the Iowa Boys have all of this and it will be coming out on the website. I just thought I would throw some stuff on here to get people chomping at the bit. I would like to see the registration open up on the 15th and sell out quickly. Lets get a second Boat!! Do It!!!


Transcribed & submitted by Diane Korten, korten@ne.uswest.net

15th Iowa Infantry
Companies and Iowa Counties Majority Resided


Co. A - Clinton and Linn Counties

Co. B - Polk County, nicknamed - Iowa Central Sharpshooters

Co. C - Mahaska County

Co. D - Wapello and Mahaska Counties

Co. E - Van Buren, Des Moines and Lee Counties

Co. F - Fremont and Mills Counties

Co. G - Marion and Warren Counties

Co. H - Pottawattamie and Harrison Counties

Co. I - Lee and Clarke Counties

Co. K - Wapello, Marion and Van Buren Counties
(Originally composed of surplus men transferred from Co. D, E and G.)

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[J. Donaldson]

Here's a map with the counties highlighted. The counties running at an angle into south-central Iowa border the Des Moines River.