History of
the Maryland Division,
Sons of Confederate Veterans
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The earliest origins of the Maryland Division trace back to the formation of The Society of the Army and Navy of the Confederate States in 1871. This society was comprised mainly of Confederate veterans and raised money to help needy veterans and defray burial expenses for Confederate veterans who died. By 1893, there were three additional groups in existence to support the veteran's interests, United Confederate Veterans, Confederate Soldiers Association, and the Maryland Line. By 1900, the newly formed Sons
of Confederate Veterans had three active camps in Maryland. But with the
passing of time, the veteran's ranks thinned and participation in the
UCV and the SCV dwindled. By the late 1920's, the SCV was defunct in Maryland
and in 1945, Eli Scott Dance, the last Maryland Confederate, died. Following their stated goals
"to encourage fellow countrymen to read and study and understand
the values of the American Constitution as an instrument to protect them
from being marched in step by power hungry politicians," camp members
advocated strong patriotic and Southern ideals. Since then 10 camps have been
formed and are active in the state of |
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