Montgomery County Regiment
| Montgomery County Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1779-1783 |
| Allegiance | North Carolina |
| Branch | North Carolina militia |
| Type | Militia |
| Part of | Salisbury District Brigade |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Col. John Little Col. William Lofton |
The Montgomery County Regiment was authorized on February 8, 1778 by the North Carolina General Assembly of 1778. It was created at the same time that Montgomery County, North Carolina was created out of the northern half of Anson County, North Carolina. It was subordinate to the Salisbury District Brigade of militia. The regiment was engaged in battles and skirmishes against the British and Cherokee during the American Revolution in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia between 1776 and 1781. It was active until the end of the war.