11th Louisiana Infantry Co. K
Shreveport Rebels
The Flag seen here is the POLK Battleflag . So named because it is the one used by Gen. Leonidas Polk during the early part of the war, especially at Shiloh. It is based on the shield of the Episcopal Church. The 11th La was in Polk’s Corps at Shiloh when they saw their most memorable action. There is an even deeper connection between a unit from Shreveport and Gen. Polk. Polk was a graduate of West Point and a friend of Jefferson Davis. However he left the military to enter the ministry of the Episcopal Church. He became the Bishop of Louisiana and in fact conducted the first church service in what is now Shreveport. From that grew the first church in Shreveport, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. The current building of that Church has a large stained glass window of Leonidas Polk.
Reactivated Company
The 11th La is made up mostly of members of the Lt. Gen. Richard Taylor Camp #1308 of Shreveport, La- however we do have few members from other camps as well. Some re-enacting groups are about the "hobby" or only in portraying the soldiers life. We of the 11th La partake of these ideas as well, however we also have a larger mission.
We are dedicated to teaching the true History of the South, perpetuating the good name of the Confederate Soldier and Vindicating the cause for which he fought. If you would like more information about our unit contact our Captain. Paul Gramling
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