Spartan Regiment

The Spartan Regiment, a militia group of South Carolina in the American Revolution, was formed in 1775 by John Thomas at the request of the Council of Safety.

[1] The regiment was formed on August 2, 1775 at Wofford's Iron Mill.

[2] The Spartan Regiment met every two weeks to train for battle.

Parris's Mill in Greenville District a site for fighting during the campaign.

[1] Spartanburg County, South Carolina, formed in 1785, was named after this regiment.