3rd Colorado Infantry Regiment

The 3rd Colorado Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment during the American Civil War from the state of Colorado.^[1] In October 1863, the 3rd Colorado Infantry was consolidated with the 2nd Colorado Infantry Regiment and the subsequent formation was re-designated as the 2nd Colorado Cavalry Regiment.^[1][2]

3rd Colorado Infantry Regiment
Active	September 1862-October 1863
Disbanded	October 1863
Country	United States
Allegiance	Colorado
Branch	United States Army
Type	Infantry
Patron	William Larimer
Commanders
Commander	James Hobart Ford

Formation

In the fall of 1862, Governor John Evans began organizing the 3rd Colorado Infantry Regiment.^[1][3] Starting in September companies were organized under direction of the regiment's first commander Colonel William Larimer, and his deputy, Lieutenant Colonel Samuel S. Curtis.^[2] The regiment was garrisoned at Camp Weld during its training.^[2] During the regiment's formation, there was an understanding that Col. Larimer's command was temporary as the regiment's command was intended for James H. Ford, who was serving with 2nd Colorado Infantry Regiment.^[3] However there was fierce competition for recruits in Colorado Territory and Col. Larimer was only able to raise five companies and portions of sixth.^[3] In December, Col. Larimer resigned his position in the regiment.^[3]

On February 1 of 1862 a flag was presented by the women of Montgomery City, California to soldiers of Company A.^[4]

Operations

On March 5, 1863, the 3rd Colorado Infantry Regiment departed Camp Weld and marched to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.^[1]

See also

• List of Colorado Territory Civil War units