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War of 1812 Topic
By Mark Hilton, July 13, 2019
County Named, 1858 Marker (far left) at Jackson County Courthouse.
GEOGRAPHIC SORT WITH USA FIRST
| On Main Street (U.S. 421) at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. |
| | For Andrew Jackson, the 7th US President, 1829-37, first to be elected from west of Appalachians. First Representative in Congress from Tenn., 1796-97. In US Senate twice, 1797 and 1823. Victorious commander at New Orleans, 1815. County formed from . . . — — Map (db m136788) HM |
| | Col. Richard Taylor of Va., veteran of French and Indian War and the Revolution, built original part of "Springfield" ca. 1790. Boyhood home of son "Old Rough and Ready" Zachary Taylor (1784-1850), veteran of 1812 and Black Hawk wars. Mex. War hero . . . — — Map (db m100859) HM |
| On Brownsboro Road (U.S. 42), on the right when traveling west. |
| | Gen. Zachary Taylor (1784 – 1850), distinguished lifelong soldier and twelfth President of the United States, buried here in family cemetery. Commissioned Lt. in 1808. Served in War of 1812; Black Hawk War, 1832; Seminole War, 1836 – 43. . . . — — Map (db m21405) HM |
| On Danville Road (U.S. 27) south of Hall Road, on the left when traveling south. |
| | Gen. Wm. O. Butler, born here in 1791, died Carrollton, Ky. 1880. In War of 1812: the River Raisin, Pensacola, and New Orleans. Gen. Andrew Jackson's staff 1816-17. Cited for heroism in Mexican War 1846-48. U.S. Congressman 1839-43. Although . . . — — Map (db m70965) HM |
| On Court Street south of 2nd Street, on the left when traveling south. |
| | County named, 1843, for Richard M. Johnson, native of Kentucky, U.S. Vice-President, 1837 to 1841, U.S. Representative, 1807-19, 1829-37, U.S. Senator 1819-29, intimate of President Jackson. His tactics as Colonel of Kentucky Mounted Riflemen, War . . . — — Map (db m145756) HM |
| On Riverside Drive, on the right when traveling east. |
| | Side A
The Point
Confluence of Ohio and Licking
Rivers. Christopher Gist, Agent
of the Ohio Company, was first
white man known to have set foot
on Point, 1751. The Lieutenant of
Kentucky Co., Va., Col. John Bowman,
led . . . — — Map (db m78212) HM |
| On Stevenson Road (Kentucky Route 236) east of Dixie Highway (Route 42), on the left when traveling east. |
| | In 1826 this two-story brick home
was built beside an Indian trail.
Its builder, Major William Thornton
Timberlake, in War of 1812, helped
to develop toll road which became
Dixie Highway. Home of son-in-law,
Dr. John H. Stevenson, first . . . — — Map (db m136078) HM |
| On South Main Cross Street north of East Madison Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | For Capt. James Lawrence, whose charge, "Don't give up the ship," when mortally wounded in battle between USS Chesapeake and HMS Shannon off Boston, June 1, 1813, met highest traditions of US Navy and has inspired all Americans. Buried with honor by . . . — — Map (db m136976) HM |
| Near William Whitley Road. |
| | Panel 1 Forerunner of Kentucky Derby. Site of one of the earliest circular racetracks. Crowd gathered within the half-mile track, able to see entire race. Built about 1780 by Col. Wm. Whitley, owner of estate. A fervent patriot, he built . . . — — Map (db m103736) HM |
| On County Route 1369 at William Whitley Road, on the left when traveling west on County Route 1369. |
| | Built at Whitley's Station by Col. William Whitley, noted pioneer and Indian fighter. He was born in Virginia in 1749, came to Kentucky in 1775, and was killed at the Battle of the Thames in 1813. — — Map (db m103726) HM |
| | Isaac Shelby, soldier, statesman, and surveyor, was Kentucky’s first governor. He served from 1792 to 1796 and was re-elected in 1812.
Shelby came to Kentucky in 1774 when he was hired by the Transylvania Company to survey the new Kentucky . . . — — Map (db m120117) HM |
| On Park Square at West 4th Street (Business U.S. 68), on the left when traveling south on Park Square. |
| | Born Eng., 1756, came America, 1767. Became Methodist preacher at age 20, riding the circuits in Md., Va., Ky. Came to Louisville from Leesburg, Va., 1818. Moved Warren Co., Ky., and then 7 miles south of Russellville in 1822. Died in 1836 after 60 . . . — — Map (db m123367) HM |
| On North Caldwell Street north of East 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Burial place of John Littlejohn, esteemed Methodist preacher. He came to Russellville in 1822 and conducted camp meetings, services, & ministered throughout Logan Co. While he was a sheriff in Virginia, during the War of 1812, he was entrusted by . . . — — Map (db m123402) HM |
| On Old Main Street 0.1 miles south of Jail Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| |
Joseph Desha (1768-1842)
As governor, Desha became major proponent of debtor relief. The Pa. native, under Wayne and Harrison, fought Indians and led troops at Battle of Thames, 1813. Elected from Mason Co. to Ky. legislature and . . . — — Map (db m83585) HM |
| On West Broadway (Kentucky Route 448) at Old State Road (Kentucky Route 710), on the left when traveling north on West Broadway. |
| | For Capt. James Meade, recognized for bravery and daring at Battle of Tippecanoe, 1811. Made captain in 17th US Infantry, March, 1812. Killed at River Raisin, Jan. 22, 1813, and one of nine officers at that battle for whom Kentucky counties named. . . . — — Map (db m123114) HM |
| On South Chiles Street just south of Short Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| | First row-house in Kentucky. Built by Squire Joseph Morgan. English traditional plan. Early Harrodsburg noted tavern, social, business center. Vice President Richard M. Johnson, hero Battle of the Thames, was guest here at reunion of survivors, Oct. . . . — — Map (db m152649) HM |
| On South Main Street (Kentucky Route 163) at East Stockton Street (Kentucky Route 496), on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. |
| | For Thomas Metcalfe, 1780-1855. Born Va. Capt. Ky. Vol. War 1812; Congress 1819-28; Governor 1828-32; Ky. Senate 1834-38; U.S. Senate 1848-49, completing Crittenden's term. "Old Stone Hammer'' laid the foundation, 1797, of Governor's Mansion, now . . . — — Map (db m83383) HM |
| On Flippin Lamb Road (Route 249), on the right when traveling north. |
| |
The proprietary town of "Pikesville" was established here with 10 streets and public square in August, 1818, east of Pikesville Branch and north of "Old Pikeville Rd" on 75 acres of land granted to Thomas Flippin in 1798. Pikesville was narrowly . . . — — Map (db m148406) HM |
| On Main Street south of East Main Cross Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | This lithograph of the Battle of New Orleans was published only 46 years afterward on January 12, 1861 in the widely read journal "Harper's Weekly"
It depicts a sharpshooter and men loading long rifles for him...as is the story of Ephraim . . . — — Map (db m123927) HM |
| On Main Street (U.S. 62) south of West Depot Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Site of home of Ephraim M. Brank, 1791-1875. Born in North Carolina and came to Kentucky about 1808. Lieutenant, Kentucky militia, sent by Gov. Shelby in response to call of Gen. Andrew Jackson for troops to repel British at New Orleans. On January . . . — — Map (db m123529) HM |
| On Court Row north of Martin Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| | Land for this cemetery given to Presbyterian Church by Charles and Nancy Wing in two deeds, 1825 and 1826. One plot deeded by Jas. Weir, 1827. Trustees of the Church--Ephraim M. Brank, M. C. Hay and Alney Dennis--deeded cemetery to city of . . . — — Map (db m123520) HM |
| On Maysville Road (U.S. 68) 0.1 miles south of Old Paris Road (State Route 32), on the right when traveling south. |
| | Built in 1820 by Thomas Metcalfe, born Va. 1780, died 1855, buried here. Capt., War of 1812; member Congress 1819-28; Governor 1828-32; Ky. Senate 1834-38; U.S. Senate 1848-49, completing Crittenden's term. "Old Stone Hammer" laid the foundation, . . . — — Map (db m136918) HM |
| On East Center Street at Cs-1046, on the right when traveling east on East Center Street. |
| | Ohio County's first jail and courthouse, a combined two-story, log structure, built 1799-1800. The second-story courtroom was of “well-hewed logs, with a raised bench for the court, a bar for the attorneys, with bannisters and rails.” . . . — — Map (db m159276) HM |
| On CS-1014 south of West Washington Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| | William Smeathers took part in American Revolution and War of 1812; helped erect fort here and at Vienna (later Calhoun) in early 1780s. He was the subject of a sketch by Washington Irving, 1797. Smeathers served on first grand jury of the Court . . . — — Map (db m159270) HM |
| On Quail Run Drive at Kelly Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Quail Run Drive. |
| |
Payne-Desha House
Built ca. 1814-15 by Robert Payne, a veteran of Battle of the Thames in War of 1812. Former Kentucky Governor Joseph Desha bought the Federal-style stone house in 1841. In late 19th century, Italianate alterations to . . . — — Map (db m91634) HM |
| On Broadway Street (U.S. 25) at E. Main Street (U.S. 460), on the right when traveling north on Broadway Street. |
| | Rendezvous of Kentucky Volunteers, Aug. 15, 1812, ordered to relieve Gen. Hull at Detroit. Kentuckians took Frenchtown (Monroe) on Raisin River Jan. 18, 1813. Four days later enemy attacked-killed, massacred, wounded, or captured all but 30. Of 1050 . . . — — Map (db m70577) HM |
| On Main Street (U.S. 60) at 5th Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. |
| | Formed from a part of Jefferson County, it was the third created after Kentucky became a state. Named in honor of Isaac Shelby, 1750-1826, first Kentucky governor, 1792-96; elected again 1812-16. In the Revolutionary War, Indian campaigns, and War . . . — — Map (db m136872) HM |
| On West Cedar Street (Kentucky Route 100) at Main Street (U.S. 31W), on the right when traveling west on West Cedar Street. |
| |
County Named, 1819
For Capt. John Simpson, one of the nine officers killed at Battle of River Raisin, Jan. 22, 1813, for whom Ky. counties named. Fought under "Mad Anthony" Wayne, Battle of Fallen Timbers, 1794. Settled in Shelby Co., . . . — — Map (db m83318) HM |
| | For Col. William Whitley, famous leader in over 17 Indian battles. By 1794 had driven Indians from S.E. Ky. Joined Ky. militia in War of 1812. Killed at Battle of the Thames, 1813. Whitley county formed from Knox. Williamsburg, seat of government, . . . — — Map (db m74175) HM WM |
| Near South Irma Boulevard near East Worthey Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | "AND THE ROCKETS' RED GLARE, THE BOMBS BURSTING IN AIR, GAVE PROOF THROUGH THE NIGHT THAT OUR FLAG WAS STILL THERE."---“Star Spangled Banner" By Francis Scott Key In September 1814, an American lawyer named Francis Scott Key was sent to . . . — — Map (db m114831) HM |
| Near South Irma Boulevard 0.3 miles north of East Worthey Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Only 69 miles from where you are standing, the most significant battle of the War of 1812 was fought, the Battle of New Orleans. Ironically, it was neither fought in New Orleans, nor was it fought during the official War of 1812. Instead, it was . . . — — Map (db m114830) HM |
| Near South Irma Boulevard 0.3 miles north of East Worthey Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Panel 1Only twenty-nine years after winning its independence from Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War, the United States found itself at war once again with its former mother country. The War of 1812 began on June 18, 1812 when Congress . . . — — Map (db m114827) HM |
| On Common Street (State Highway 385) near East McNeese Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Jean Laffite was a French privateer, pirate and patriot. A hero with his band of baratarians at the Battle of New Orleans in 1815. Reputed to have had a warehouse on Contraband Bayou and to have conducted business with locals, Charles Salier and . . . — — Map (db m136230) HM |
| Near Oxford Avenue 0.1 miles south of East Parker Boulevard, on the left when traveling south. |
| | On Sept. 24, 1810, a group of West Floridians on horseback, led by Gen. Philemon Thomas and his military aide, Col. Benj. Parker Thomas, seized the old Baton Rouge Fort, ending 30 yrs. of Spanish control of West Florida.
The General's daughter . . . — — Map (db m92751) HM |
| Near North 19th Street north of Convention Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | To the Memory of Genl. Philemon Thomas who was born in Orange County, VA. Feb. 9th, 1763 and died In Baton Rouge La. Nov. 18th, 1847. He was a soldier of "76, and of "14, a member of the Convention that framed the Constitution of Kentucky and . . . — — Map (db m131645) HM |
| On Oxford Avenue north of Amherst Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Private, 8th Regt, Meriam's Co., War of 1812. Capt., 11th Regt., La. Militia, 1836. Organizer of company of free black volunteers for Confederate States Army. Operator of first regularly established ferry service at Baton Rouge, beginning 1836. — — Map (db m143567) HM |
| On Oxford Avenue 0.1 miles south of East Parker Boulevard, on the left when traveling south. |
| | Corporal, Capt. Thomas Co., LA. Militia, War of 1812. Son of George Kleinpeter who was first to successfully grow sugarcane on these highlands; grandson of Johann George Kleinpeter, the original German settler of 1784, builder of first steam sugar . . . — — Map (db m92837) HM |
| Near Oxford Avenue north of Amherst Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Served two years in the colonial Spanish military service, served in 7th Regiment Militia of Orleans Territory, and as a Major and Colonel of 8th Regiment Louisiana Militia, War of 1812.Became Judge of West Baton Rouge Parish, 1822. Became . . . — — Map (db m143554) HM |
| Near Oxford Avenue west of Amherst Avenue, on the right when traveling west. |
| | 1st Lieut., 24th Infantry, U.S. Army, appointed by President Madison, 1812-1815. Judge of W. Baton Rouge parish. Mortally wounded in duel with another judge, fought with sabres at Pinckneyville, Miss. — — Map (db m143804) HM |
| On North 3rd Street at Spanish Town Road, on the left when traveling south on North 3rd Street. |
| | To honor
Zachary Taylor
U.S. Army General and twelfth President
of the United States
Known to Americans as
"Old Rough and Ready"
and who lived for a time some 200 yards
southwest of this spot
This marker placed in 1951 by . . . — — Map (db m87482) HM WM |
| On Highway 75 0.3 miles south of Highway 74. |
| | Co. B - Meriam's Reg't. Louisiana Militia War of 1812 Born - Jan. 9, 1770, St. Servan, France Died - Mar. 14, 1843, Iberville Parish, Louisiana Buried - Old St. Gabriel Church Cemetery St. Gabriel, Louisiana Migrated to Iberville Parish in 1785 . . . — — Map (db m108798) HM |
| On U.S. 90 at South Jamie Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 90. |
| | Named for George Augustus Waggaman, prominent politician, planter and War of 1812 veteran. His plantation, Avondale, was built north of here in 1839. Home consumed by Miss. River in early 1900s. — — Map (db m81061) HM |
| On Jean Lafitte Boulevard (State Highway 45) near State Highway 303, on the right. |
| | Named for legendary privateer Jean Lafitte, who helped the United States win the Battle of New Orleans and used area bayous for his smuggling operations. Home to a thriving seafood industry. Incorporated in 1974 as a village. Became a town in 1977. . . . — — Map (db m109936) HM |
| Near Fisher Road near Surrey Street (State Road 728-8). |
| | BROUSSARD HOUSE: A Large Acadian Plantation Home La Maison Broussard dates to 1790, and is the oldest building in Vermilionville. It was the home of Armand Broussard, who immigrated to Louisiana as a child from Acadian Canada. . . . — — Map (db m136621) HM |
| On Patterson Drive north of Chelsea Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Here on the Jourdan Plantation American Forces under General David Morgan defended the west side of the Mississippi River while General Andrew Jackson defended the east side on January 8, 1815. The War of 1812 ended with the American victory in . . . — — Map (db m116881) HM |
| On South Claiborne Avenue at South Carrollton Avenue, in the median on South Claiborne Avenue. |
| | In 1833, real estate investors commissioned surveyor Charles F.
Zimpel to lay out the former Macarty sugar plantation
into lots, squares, and streets that formed the village of
Carrollton. Reportedly named in honor of General William
Carroll, . . . — — Map (db m155718) HM |
| | On the eighth day of January, 1815
David Bannister Morgan
Brigadier General U.S.A.
with 400 militia, held his position, called in the British official reports, “The Flanking Battery,” and from which, to employ Gen. Jackson’s . . . — — Map (db m51414) HM |
| On State Street 0.2 miles south of South Claiborne Avenue (U.S. 90), on the left when traveling south. |
| | On January 7, 1815, the eve of the Battle of New Orleans, Ursulines and townsfolk prayed for victory, before the Virgin's statue, now in this National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor. Ever after, first St. Louis Cathedral and since 1851 in the . . . — — Map (db m104776) HM |
| On Chartres Street at Saint Louis Street on Chartres Street. |
| | Within this historic structures slaves were sold and Andrew Jackson met with the Lafitte Brothers and planned the defense for the historic and epic Battle of New Orleans. At this monumental battle the British surrendered to American troops commanded . . . — — Map (db m51385) HM |
| | Within this burial memorial rest some of the gallant defenders of New Orleans, members of the battalion which fought in honor on the plains of Chalmette on January 8 1815 against the British invaders.
Date of construction is unknown. Restored in . . . — — Map (db m51866) HM |
| On Saint Peter Street near Chartres Street. |
| | where defenses of New Orleans were planned, 1814-15. — — Map (db m51549) HM |
| On Royal Street south of St Philip Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| | In 1792 the Spanish Colonial Government built a boy's public school on this site. After the Louisiana Purchase it served as the first United States District Court of the Louisiana Territory.
Here in 1815, after the Battle of New Orleans General . . . — — Map (db m84177) HM |
| | Among burials in this area are William P. Canby, U.S.N. and other Americans who died in the defense of the city in the Battle of New Orleans and the defeat of the British Army, January 8, 1815 — — Map (db m51649) HM |
| On Pontchartrain Boulevard 0.3 miles north of Metairie Road, on the right. |
| | In Memory of William Charles Cole Claiborne Born in Virginia Member of the Convention that framed the first Constitution of Tennessee Judge of the Supreme Court of that State at 21, And Representative in Congress at 23. Governor of Mississippi . . . — — Map (db m109517) HM |
| On Battlefield Road, on the left when traveling north. |
| | When the assault on the American rampart reached its height, the main British attack force found itself in front of the 44th Regiment which should have been in lead. Discovering that Colonel Mullens and the 44th Regiment had advanced 500 yards . . . — — Map (db m6248) HM |
| Near Battlefield Road at Tour Loop Road. |
| | British plans for a three-pronged attack included capturing the river end of the American rampart. On the morning of January 8, British Major General John Keane sent advance troops with Colonel Robert Rennie along the river road to attack the . . . — — Map (db m97134) HM |
| | On January 8, 1815, the guns positioned here fired at British counter batteries located almost ½ mile in front of you. During the battle, these guns caused heavy casualties as the British advanced along the levee road.
The troops attacking . . . — — Map (db m6218) HM |
| On Battlefield Road, on the left when traveling south. |
| | Fire from these positions played an important role in stopping the British attack on January 8, 1815. The cannons displayed here represent batteries 5 and 6, which defended the center of Major general Jackson’s line. The field carriages were painted . . . — — Map (db m6271) HM |
| On Chalmette National Park Scenic Rd (Battlefield Rd) 0.1 miles south of Chalmette National Park Scenic Rd (Tour Loop Rd), on the left when traveling south. |
| | Although the middle of the American line never faced a direct attack, its defenders inflicted many of the British casualties suffered during the battle. The cannons here were in an ideal position to fire on the main British force advancing against . . . — — Map (db m97181) HM |
| On Chalmette National Park Scenic Rd (Battlefield Rd) at Chalmette National Park Scenic Rd (Tour Loop Rd), on the left when traveling south on Chalmette National Park Scenic Rd (Battlefield Rd). |
| | When the British attacked the American rampart during their reconnaisance in force on December 28, they almost succeeded in outflanking the rampart and capturing the American positions at this end of the line. The Americans responded by extending . . . — — Map (db m97179) HM |
| Near Battlefield Road at Tour Loop Road. |
| | Sailors from the USS Carolina and Jean Lafitte's Baratarian pirates manned the cannons at Batteries 2 and 3. General Andrew Jackson had once described the Baratarians as "hellish banditti," but now their artillery experience was invaluable. . . . — — Map (db m97131) HM |
| On Battlefield Road, on the left when traveling south. |
| | 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 . . . — — Map (db m6273) HM |
| On Chalmette National Park Scenic Rd (Battlefield Rd) at Chalmette National Park Scenic Rd (Tour Loop Rd), on the left when traveling south on Chalmette National Park Scenic Rd (Battlefield Rd). |
| | Battery 4 boasted the rampart's largest gun, a 32-pound naval cannon manned by sailors from the USS Carolina, which had been sunk by British fire on December 27, 1814. During the Battle of New Orleans, the big gun tore gaping holes in the ranks of . . . — — Map (db m97183) HM |
| Near Battlefield Road at Tour Loop Road. |
| | Located where the levee now sits, Battery 1 and a redoubt anchored the river end of the American defenses. On January 6, 1815, construction began on the redoubt, an enclosed defensive structure in front of the rampart. On January 8 this area and the . . . — — Map (db m97133) HM |
| On Chalmette National Park Scenic Road (Tour Loop Rd) at Battlefield Road, on the left when traveling east on Chalmette National Park Scenic Road (Tour Loop Rd). |
| | To support their attacks, the British built several artillery batteries, shown in red on the map. The largest was the Advanced Battery with 10 cannons behind a low rampart of earth filled sugar casks and rammed earth. Built near the center of what . . . — — Map (db m97173) HM |
| On Battlefield Road, on the left when traveling east. |
| | Major general Edward Pakenham’s final plan was to charge Major General Jackson’s position before daylight, to reduce the effectiveness of American artillery fire. The plan was complicated and depended on split-second timing and coordination. The . . . — — Map (db m6243) HM |
| Near Battlefield Road at Tour Loop Road. |
| | In June 1813 Ignace Delino de Chalmet purchased a sugar plantation that began at Rodriguez Canal and extended along the river for about a mile. The property was typical of many plantations and included 25 slaves, a great house, and outbuildings. To . . . — — Map (db m97128) HM |
| On West St. Bernard Highway (State Highway 46) at Battlefield Road, on the right when traveling east on West St. Bernard Highway. |
| | Site of the last major battle of the War of 1812 fought on January 8, 1815. Forces under the command of General Andrew Jackson defeated the British forces under the command of General Sir Edward Pakenham. This victory saved the city of New Orleans, . . . — — Map (db m147344) HM |
| | [Main Marker]:
This monument was erected by the State of Louisiana and the United States to commemorate the memorable victory won here by General Andrew Jackson and the men under his command in the Battle of New Orleans, January 8, 1815. . . . — — Map (db m59218) HM |
| On Chalmette National Park Scenic Rd (Battlefield Rd) at Chalmette National Park Scenic Rd (Tour Loop Rd), in the median on Chalmette National Park Scenic Rd (Battlefield Rd). |
| | The construction of a monument honoring Andrew Jackson and his troops was the first step in recognizing the importance of the battlefield and saving it for future generations. In 1852 the Louisiana legislature appropriated funds to purchase land at . . . — — Map (db m97212) HM |
| On Chalmette National Park Scenic Road (Tour Loop Rd) 0.6 miles east of Battlefield Road, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Chalmette National Cemetery was established in 1864 as a burial place for Union soldiers who died in the gulf area during the Civil War. It also served as the site for reburials of soldiers from battlefield cemeteries in the region. This plot of . . . — — Map (db m97175) HM |
| On West St Bernard Highway (State Highway 46) at Cemetery Road, on the right when traveling east on West St Bernard Highway. |
| | Named for Ignace Francois Martin de Lino de Chalmet (1755-1815), veteran of the American Revolution. Attained the rank of captain of infantry in the Spanish Army; retired about 1794. Purchased plantations below New Orleans and began acquisition of . . . — — Map (db m97189) HM |
| On West St Bernard Highway (Louisiana Route 46) east of Fenelon Street, in the median. |
| | First recorded colonial property owner was the Sieur Saubugne, succeeded by Adrien de Pauger in the 1720s who laid out the original town of New Orleans in 1721, today the New Orleans' French Quarter. Subsequent owners included Balthazar de Ponfrac . . . — — Map (db m149157) HM |
| | Who shot the first gun at the Battle of New Orleans. Jan. 8, 1815. Third Regiment Seventh Battery Artillery Corp. Born Nov. 30, 1788 in Philadelphia PA Died July 11, 1833 in New Orleans Louisiana. — — Map (db m6222) HM |
| On East St. Bernard Highway (State Highway 46) near Palmisano Boulevard (State Route 3238), on the right when traveling west. |
| | Ursuline Nuns property, 1727; Sold to Gui Soniat Dufossat circa 1778; sold by Dufossat Family to Pierre Lacoste, 1796. Seized by British force, Dec., 1814; U.S. forces under Gen. John Coffee routed British in counterattack. Became Villere property . . . — — Map (db m149151) HM |
| On Battlefield Road, on the left when traveling north. |
| | The January 8 British plan proved easier conceived than to execute. Due to numerous delays, the attack did not start on time. About dawn, a rocket soared above the British lines near the woods on your right, followed by another rocket from their . . . — — Map (db m6244) HM |
| On Tour Loop Road 0.2 miles from Battlefield Road, on the left when traveling west. |
| | As the attack began to fail, British commander Sir Edward Pakenham rode forward to rally his troops. Under intense fire, both Pakenham and his horse were hit less than 40 yards from the American line. He quickly mounted an aide's horse but was shot . . . — — Map (db m97176) HM |
| On West Saint Bernard Highway (State Highway 46) near Fenelon Street, in the median. |
| | Command Colonel Third Regiment of Louisiana in the Battle of New Orleans night skirmish of December 23, 1814, fought on the grounds of this and adjoining plantations. Main house served as temporary British headquarters and hospital January 8, 1815. . . . — — Map (db m99296) HM |
| | The main American position was nearing completion when a redoubt was constructed at the extreme right of the American line. It contained two artillery pieces that could rake the levee and canal. On the morning of January 5, 1815, 2000 British . . . — — Map (db m6219) HM |
| On Chalmette National Park Scenic Road (Tour Loop Rd) 0.4 miles east of Battlefield Road, on the left when traveling north. |
| | The battle took place on agricultural fields crisscrossed by drainage and irrigation ditches. British commander Sir Edward Pakenham probably launched his main attack from behind the cover of the First Ditch. Some troops advanced and later withdrew . . . — — Map (db m97174) HM |
| | This depression is the trace of an early mill race that divided the Chalmette and Macarty plantations. By the time of the Battle of New Orleans it was no longer in use and its banks had fallen in. Jackson’s men built their mud rampart behind the . . . — — Map (db m6223) HM |
| Near Battlefield Road at Tour Loop Road. |
| | Built as a mill race that provided water to power a sawmill, by 1815 the Rodriguez Canal had long been abandoned. With its collapsed banks and grass-covered bottom, the canal resembled a ditch more than a waterway, but it provided a perfect . . . — — Map (db m97125) HM |
| Near Battlefield Road at Tour Loop Road. |
| | The Rodriguez and Macarty plantations served as the American camp during the Battle of New Orleans. Major General Andrew Jackson used the upper floors of the Macarty house as his headquarters and observation post, allowing him to monitor British . . . — — Map (db m97127) HM |
| On Chalmette National Park Scenic Road (Tour Loop Rd) 0.2 miles east of Battlefield Road, on the left when traveling east. |
| | As the main attack on the swamp end of the American line began to falter, British commander Sir Edward Pakenham ordered Major General John Keane to redirect British forces from the river road assault to help. Nearly a thousand soldiers of the 93rd . . . — — Map (db m97171) HM |
| On Battlefield Road, on the left when traveling west. |
| | Seeing the massive disorder in Major General Gibbs’ column, Major General Pakenham rode forward. While attempting to rally his troops and get the stalled attack underway, Pakenham was mortally wounded a few yards from this site. Major General . . . — — Map (db m6251) HM |
| | Discovering American militia and artillery on the west bank of the Mississippi River, British General Pakenham ordered Lieutenant Colonel William B. Thornton to lead an attack force across the river. Thornton was to capture the American guns and . . . — — Map (db m6221) HM |
| On West St. Bernard Highway (State Highway 46) at Fenelon Street, in the median on West St. Bernard Highway. |
| | Battle raged on lands of Ignace de Lino de Chalmette, Antoine Bienvenue, and Denis de la Ronde. British camps on lands of Jaques de Villeré and Pierre Lacoste; hospital on Jumonville de Villiers. Jackson Defense Line on Edmond Macarty place. — — Map (db m156727) HM |
| On West St Bernard Highway (State Highway 46) at Chalmette Naitional Park Scenic Road, on the left when traveling west on West St Bernard Highway. |
| | The longrifle, a distinctly American weapon developed on the frontier for accuracy and distance, was produced mainly in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and Tennessee. It became known as the Kentucky rifle after the popular song "The Hunters of . . . — — Map (db m97187) HM |
| On Chalmette National Park Scenic Road (Tour Loop Rd) 0.2 miles east of Battlefield Road, on the left when traveling west. |
| | At dawn frontiersmen from Tennessee and Kentucky militias stood ready on the American line's swamp end. British commander Sir Edward Packenham concentrated his main attack here under Major General Sir Samuel Gibbs, expecting the American volunteers . . . — — Map (db m97177) HM |
| Near Battlefield Road at Tour Loop Road. |
| | On December 25, 1814, American Major General Andrew Jackson began fortifying the Mississippi River's west bank. By January 8 it was defended by nearly a thousand Kentucky and Louisiana militiamen and several artillery batteries, some armed with . . . — — Map (db m97132) HM |
| On West St. Bernard Highway (Highway 46) west of Montesquieu Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | These Versailles Oaks Were planted in 1783 by Pierre Denis De La Ronde Born New Orleans, April 20, 1762 Died December 2, 1824 Here he also built a French Colonial residence He was Lieut. at conquest of W. Florida. Military Commandant . . . — — Map (db m99230) HM |
| On Jumonville Drive at Aramis Street and Etienne Street, on the left on Jumonville Drive. |
| | Last plantation on east bank of Mississippi River below New Orleans to be involved in Battle of New Orleans. Captured by British and used as a hospital. Owned then by Charles Coulon Jumonville de Villiers. — — Map (db m99326) HM |
| On East St. Bernard Highway (State Highway 46) near Jacob Drive. |
| | First native-born Louisianan to serve
as governor of Louisiana (1816-1820);
Served as major-general commanding
the 1st Division of Louisiana Militia
during the Battle of New Orleans;
British forces reached Mississippi River at
Villere . . . — — Map (db m149145) HM |
| On Yscloskey Highway (State Highway 46) 1.4 miles east of Hopedale Highway (Highway 624), on the right when traveling east. |
| | December 14, 1814 - desperate delaying action by a small squadron of five American gunboats, a tender, and one dispatch boat under the command of Lt. Thomas ap Catesby Jones. Facing them was a large flotilla of armed British barges carrying about . . . — — Map (db m99357) HM |
| On North Columbia Street (State Highway 437) at East Kirkland Street, on the left when traveling north on North Columbia Street. |
| | John Wharton Collins donated land and founded Town of Wharton in March, 1813, named for his grandfather, John Wharton. Legislature changed name on March 11, 1816, to Covington, honoring Gen. Leonard Covington, 1812 War hero. — — Map (db m98762) HM |
| On Main Street north of Saint John Street. |
| | Resting place of pre-Louisiana Purchase colonial settlers, veterans of the War of 1812 and the Civil War, and many men and women of great importance to local and national history. — — Map (db m103702) HM |
| Near Main Street north of St. John Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | These six men of the 2nd Division 13th Regiment Louisiana Militia fought at the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812 and are buried in unmarked graves Auguste Badeaux Samuel Ott William Cooper Charles Parent, Jr. . . . — — Map (db m99727) WM |
| On Washington Street (State Highway 10) at Cleveland Street on Washington Street. |
| | In Honor of John Bickham Founder of Franklinton In 1819 John Bickham offered to donate thirty acres of land to serve as the Parish Seat of Justice and also to provide land for the building of public schools in what is today the town of . . . — — Map (db m110278) HM |
| Near Louisiana Route 577 1.2 miles north of Louisiana Route 134. |
| | It is unknown why the people of Poverty Point left this location and why it was not intensively utilized again for 1,800 years. After the Late Archaic period, American Indian use of the site was apparently intermittent, based on the sparse number of . . . — — Map (db m110035) HM |
| Near Eastern Promenade Trail. |
| | On September 5, 1813 off Monhegan Island on the coast of Maine, the American brig “Enterprise” commanded by 28 year old Lt. William Burrows engaged in battle with the British brig “Boxer” commanded by 29 year old Captain . . . — — Map (db m129636) HM |
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