Virginia's Smith's Battery

Brief History

• Organized in May 1861
• It was assigned to the 1st Regiment Virginia Artillery, but served as an independent company.
• The battery was stationed at Ship Point on the Poquosin River, then at Yorktown.
• During June 1862, it was ordered to disband and the men transferred to other Virginia units.
• Captain Charles L. Smith was in command.
• AKA - Hampton Artillery

Companies

men from Elizabeth City County

Roster