2nd Regiment South Carolina Cavalry

2nd Regiment South Carolina Cavalry
Flag of South Carolina
Active	August 22, 1862 to 1865
Country	Confederate States of America
Allegiance	South Carolina
Type	Cavalry
Engagements	American Civil War Second Battle of Manassas Battle of South Mountain Battle of Sharpsburg Battle of Fredericksburg Battle of Brandy Station Second Battle of Winchester Battle of Upperville Battle of Gettysburg Battle of Bristoe Station Mine Run Campaign Battle of Todd's Tavern Battle of the Wilderness
Commanders
Notable commanders	Col. Matthew C. Butler

American Civil War

The 2nd Regiment South Carolina Cavalry was a cavalry regiment made from the Hampton's Legion cavalry Battalion. The 2nd served for most of the American Civil War mounted until the near end when dismounted.

The 2nd South Carolina Cavalry was formed on August 22, 1862 by consolidating the 4th South Carolina Cavalry Battalion and the Hampton's Legion Cavalry Battalion. At formation, the 2nd had ten companies recruited mainly from the low country and the midlands of South Carolina.