List of South Carolina militia units in the American Revolution

The South Carolina militia units in the American Revolution were established on January 17, 1775 by the South Carolina Provincial Congress.

These militia units were subordinate to the South Carolina Council of Safety.

While initially called just militia, they were renamed as regiments in November 1775.

When Charlestown fell on May 12, 1780, most of the generals were taken as prisoners by the British and the regiments were left to fend for themselves.

The known regiments, brigades, and independent units included:[1][2] Notes: For clarification and comparison purposes, the South Carolina provincial and state troop units are listed below:[67]

Siege of Charleston
BG Francis Marion, 2nd Brigade commander
BG Francis Marion, 2nd Brigade commander
BG Richard Richardson, 2nd Brigade commander
BG Richard Richardson, 2nd Brigade commander
Portrait of BG Thomas Sumter
BG Thomas Sumter, 1st and 6th Brigade commander
Portrait of Col William Moultrie
Col William Moultrie, Charles Town District Regiment commander
Col Andrew Pickens, Ninety-Six Regiment commander
Col Andrew Pickens, Ninety-Six Regiment commander