The Denver City Home Guard was a formation of militia during the American Civil War, raised from Denver City in the Colorado territory.
In September and early October, 1861, Colorado Territorial Governor William Gilpin enlisted men for six month service, into the Denver City Home Guard, which consisted of two companies, designated No.
[3] Though militia, these guards were regularly mustered into the United States service.
[4] The 200 men saw no action, but they served in Denver City and at Camp Weld, and were mustered out by Captain W. H. Bachus in March and April 1862.
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