17th Virginia Bookmark

In defense of Virginia, ten companies of volunteers from Northern Virginia filled the ranks of the 17th. Company K was present in the 1st skirmish of the war June 1, 1861 at Fairfax Court House and also ma…

In defense of Virginia, ten companies of volunteers from Northern Virginia filled the ranks of the 17th. Company K was present in the 1st skirmish of the war June 1, 1861 at Fairfax Court House and also marked the death of the first Confederate Officer killed, Captain John Quincy Marr of the Warrenton From Fairfax C.H. to Appomattox, the 17th fought invasion valiantly in defense of their native State. In the end, of the 750 Northern Virginians who served, only 48 were left. Of that number, 22 served from the beginning. At Appomattox, Col. Arthur Herbert surrendered two officers and 46 enlisted men.

Co. A Alexandria Riflemen - Alexandria County

Co. B Warren Rifles - Warren County

Co. C Louden Guard - Louden County

Co. D Fairfax Rifles - Fairfax County

Co. E Mt. Vernon Guards - Alexandria County

Co. F Prince William Rifles - Prince William County

Co. G Emmett Guards - Alexandria County

Co. H Old Dominion Rifles - Alexandria County

Co. I O'Connell Guards - Alexandria County

Co. K Warrenton Rifles - Fauquier County