Minnesota and the Civil War
The famous 2nd Minnesota Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War .
The 2nd Minnesota Infantry Regiment was formed at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, and mustered in by firms for three years of service commencing June 26, 1861, under Colonel Horatio P. Van Cleve’s command. Companies A and B mustered on June 26, 1861; Companies D and E mustered on July 5, 1861; Companies F and G mustered on July 8, 1861. And Company K mustered on August 23, 1861.