The Clinch Rifles were organized as a militia company on March 22, 1851, from the Clinch Engine Company No. 2. The company was named after General Duncan L. Clinch, the commander at the Battles of Withlacoochee (December 31, 1835) and the Cove (March 31, 1836) during the Seminole Wars. The company adopted the motto “Charge Again” after General Clinch’s order at the Battle of Withlacoochee to attack the enemy again, which resulted in winning the battle. The Clinch Rifles served during the American Civil War as Company A, 5th Regiment, Georgia Volunteer Infantry.

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