List of Florida Union Civil War units facts for kids

During the American Civil War (1861-1865), Florida was part of the Confederate States of America. However, not everyone in Florida supported the Confederacy. A group of people in the state remained loyal to the United States, also known as the Union. As the war went on, more and more Floridians chose to support the Union. In total, over 2,200 Floridians joined Union military units. This article lists the different groups of soldiers from Florida who fought for the Union.

Florida's Union Soldiers in the Civil War

Even though Florida officially left the United States to join the Confederacy, many people living there still believed in the Union. These brave individuals decided to fight for the United States government. They formed their own military groups or joined existing Union armies. Their actions showed that the Civil War was not just about states fighting each other, but also about people within states having different beliefs.

Cavalry Units from Florida

Cavalry units were soldiers who fought on horseback. They were often used for scouting, quick attacks, and carrying messages. Several cavalry groups were formed by Floridians who supported the Union.

• 1st Florida Cavalry Regiment (Union)
• 2nd Florida Cavalry Regiment (Union)
  • The Independent Union Rangers of Taylor County were a smaller group that later became part of the 2nd Florida Cavalry.
• 1st East Florida Cavalry (Union)
• The Florida Rangers were another cavalry group. They eventually joined the 2nd Florida Cavalry Regiment.

Other Union Units from Florida

Besides cavalry, other types of military units were formed by Floridians fighting for the Union. These groups played different roles in the war effort.

• Florida Irregulars: These were soldiers who did not belong to a regular army unit. They often helped with local defense or special missions.
• Unassigned Florida Volunteers: These were Floridians who volunteered to fight for the Union but were not yet placed into a specific regiment or company.
• Union Volunteer Corps Key West Florida: This group was formed in Key West, an important Union stronghold in Florida throughout the war.

See Also

• Lists of American Civil War Regiments by State
• Confederate Units by State
• Southern Unionists