Post-War of Independence
After the War of Independence, the UTA continued as a standing company of independent militia. In the War of 1812, the Company provided 128 days of State service, constructing and manning fortifications in Providence and East Providence.
In the 1830s, the Company helped suppress rioting in Providence, protecting lives and property. At the beginning of the Civil War, the UTA was among the first to heed President Lincoln's call for volunteers. The Company served at the First Battle of Bull Run as Company B, First RI Detached Militia. It was a short term enlistment, but many of the Company continued to serve with other units throughout the War.
In the War with Spain in 1898, the Company, though not activated into federal service, provided three enlisted officers and 50 enlisted men to serve in the State regiments.
During WWI, the unit performed duties at home, though individual members served overseas. In 1938, the Company was called out to prevent looting in the wake of the great hurricane in September of that year.
The Company has had several names over the years. Among them are: Artillery Company of Providence, Providence Fusiliers, United Companies of the Train of Artillery in the Town of Providence, United Train of Artillery, "UTA" was quickly adopted as an acronym in the 1770s, Providence Artillery, and Burnside's Zouaves (one year). Today, the Company goes by United Train of Artillery.
In the 1830s, the Company helped suppress rioting in Providence, protecting lives and property. At the beginning of the Civil War, the UTA was among the first to heed President Lincoln's call for volunteers. The Company served at the First Battle of Bull Run as Company B, First RI Detached Militia. It was a short term enlistment, but many of the Company continued to serve with other units throughout the War.
In the War with Spain in 1898, the Company, though not activated into federal service, provided three enlisted officers and 50 enlisted men to serve in the State regiments.
During WWI, the unit performed duties at home, though individual members served overseas. In 1938, the Company was called out to prevent looting in the wake of the great hurricane in September of that year.
The Company has had several names over the years. Among them are: Artillery Company of Providence, Providence Fusiliers, United Companies of the Train of Artillery in the Town of Providence, United Train of Artillery, "UTA" was quickly adopted as an acronym in the 1770s, Providence Artillery, and Burnside's Zouaves (one year). Today, the Company goes by United Train of Artillery.