2nd Colorado Infantry Regiment
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| 2nd Colorado Infantry Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | February 1862 - October 1863 |
| Disbanded | October 1863 |
| Country |  USA |
| Allegiance |  Colorado |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Engagements | American Civil War Battle of Valverde (Co.B) Battle of Glorieta Pass Battle of Albuquerque Battle of Cabin Creek Battle of Honey Springs |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | Colonel Jesse Henry Leavenworth |
The 2nd Colorado Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment during the American Civil War from the state of Colorado.[1] On October 13, 1863, the 2nd Colorado Infantry was consolidated with the 3rd Colorado Infantry Regiment in order to create the 2nd Colorado Cavalry Regiment.[1]
Prior to official formation
On August 29, 1861, James Hobart Ford was authorized by Governor William Gilpin to organize volunteers as a company of infantry.[2] Theodore H. Dodd was appointed command of a second company of volunteers by Governor Gilpin on August 30.[2] Both companies were raised and initially drilled in Cañon City, but by mid-December, both companies had marched to Fort Garland in the San Luis Valley.[1][2]
