Joining the 9th Texas

9th Texas Infantry Regiment is a member of the Red River Battalion and one of the oldest reenacting groups in the South. With more than 40 active members, the 9th Texas forms Company F of the Red River Battalion at many major western theater events. Emphasis is placed on properly representing and experiencing life as a soldier in the 1860s. We pay close attention to clothing, lifestyles and military drill. If you are a male, age 16 or older, we would like to talk with you about joining our band of brothers. Fill out and mail an Enlistment Form or email our recruiter.

Special Orders
Get your kit together. Gettysburg is 5 weeks away. The 9th will hold it's final drill before battle this weekend. Join us at the Selwyn School. 3333 University Drive in Denton.
Heavy Marching Orders. Bring everything you will carry at Gettysburg. If you have ammunition, it should be loaded into the company boxes on Saturday.

The deadline for Gettysburg Registration is Monday May 20.

Final payment for those riding the bus is also due Monday. Payment may be
made by credit card on the Battalion website at Gettysburg Registration and Bus Reservation


History of the 9th Texas

The 9th Texas Infantry Regiment was mustered into service on December 1, 1861, at Camp Rusk, Lamar County, Texas. The initial organization consisted of men from the counties of Collin, Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins,Lamar, Red River, and Titus. The first commander was Colonel Sam B. Maxey. The 9th Texas served initially in the Army of the Mississippi, and subsequently in the Army of Tennessee. Participation in major battles included Shiloh, Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, the Atlanta Campaign, Allatoona, Nashville, and Spanish Fort. Having fought for four consecutive years, the unit was paroled on May 11, 1865.


The 9th Texas Today

Members, please send us your event photos! We would like to remake and update the photo album to better serve you.

Members can download recruiting fliers.

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2012 Schedule
See the Event Schedule page for details

May 18 2013 - 09:00 Drill
***Correction*** Drill will be held at The Selwyn School
3333 University Drive West, Denton,Tx The school is on the south side of Univerity (380) just west of I-35
This is a required drill if you are planning to join us at Gettysburg

June 25 - July 1 2013 - Battle of Gettysburg - 150th Event
For details and registration,visit the RRB website at
Red River Battalion Schedule

September 19-22 2013
150th Chickamauga
For details and registration,visit the RRB website at
Red River Battalion Schedule