Plowshares to Bayonets . . . In the Defense of the Heartland: A History of the 27th Regiment Mississippi Infantry, CSA

Over 2,000 men were recruited for this regiment from the counties of Covington, Jackson, Jasper, Jones, Lincoln, Leake, Monroe, Perry, Oktibbenha and Simpson, through out 1861-1865! The 27th Mississippi persevered over three years of unbelievable hardship - valorously, and under constant threat of death! Honoring all Mississippians past and present! Part of the real life story is given to us, through the memoirs and diary of 1st Sergeant Robert Amos Jarman, Company K "Enfield Rifles", Aberdeen, Monroe County. Every attempt has been made to a fully represent our regiment in this book, to include a Regiment Roster of all officers and men who selfishly served their state, their conscience and the Confederacy!