6th Kentucky Infantry Regiment (Confederate)

6th Kentucky Infantry Regiment
ActiveNovember 19, 1861 – May 7, 1865
CountryConfederate States of America
BranchConfederate States Army
TypeInfantry & Mounted Infantry
EngagementsBattle of Shiloh
Battle of Baton Rouge
Battle of Stones River
Defense of Vicksburg
Siege of Jackson
Battle of Chickamauga
Atlanta Campaign
Battle of Ringgold Gap
Battle of Resaca
Battle of Dallas
Battle of Kennesaw Mountain
Battle of Peachtree Creek
Battle of Atlanta
Battle of Jonesboro
Sherman's March to the Sea

The 6th Kentucky Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. It was formed from Nelson, Barren, and surrounding counties. It was also part of the First Kentucky Brigade.