Chalmette in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Battery 4
Photographed By Bryan Olson, May 2007
1. Battery 4 Marker
Inscription.
Battery 4. . The largest artillery piece on the battlefield was a 32-pounder commanded by Navy Lt. John Crawley and served by 24 men from the U.S.S. Carolina. It was removed from the Carolina in early December and was in action here during the January 1, 1815 artillery duel. Struck by British artillery fire, the cannon was quickly repaired and ready for action on January 8. This gun, firing grapeshot and landiage (scrap metal), tore gaping holes in the 93rd Highlanders as they moved across the field., Left of this battery was Major Daquin’s Battalion of Free Men of Color and to the right was Major Lacoste’s Battalion of Free Men of Color. These men impatiently waited to join the fight, but their muskets did not have range to engage the British.
The largest artillery piece on the battlefield was a 32-pounder commanded by Navy Lt. John Crawley and served by 24 men from the U.S.S. Carolina. It was removed from the Carolina in early December and was in action here during the January 1, 1815 artillery duel. Struck by British artillery fire, the cannon was quickly repaired and ready for action on January 8. This gun, firing grapeshot and landiage (scrap metal), tore gaping holes in the 93rd Highlanders as they moved across the field.
Left of this battery was Major Daquin’s Battalion of Free Men of Color and to the right was Major Lacoste’s Battalion of Free Men of Color. These men impatiently waited to join the fight, but their muskets did not have range to engage the British.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1862.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 29° 56.579′ N, 89° 59.623′ W. Marker was in Chalmette, Louisiana, in St. Bernard Parish. Marker was on Battlefield Road, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located inside Chalmette Battlefield. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Chalmette LA 70043, United States of America. Touch for directions.
More about this marker. On the right side of the marker an illustration shows a crew working a gun in action. On the lower left is a map showing the disposition of U.S. batteries and troops.
Additional keywords. Battle of New Orleans, Chalmette Battlefield
Photographed By Bryan Olson, May 2007
2. The American Rampart
Photographed By Bryan Olson, May 2007
3. The American Rampart, looking North
Photographed By Bryan Olson, May 2007
4. Battery 4
Photographed By James Hulse, January 13, 2023
5. A new Battery 4 Marker called Batteries Four
Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2008, by Bryan Olson of Syracuse, New York. This page has been viewed 2,002 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 16, 2008, by Bryan Olson of Syracuse, New York. 5. submitted on January 13, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
