Old Aurora in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Battle of New Orleans West Bank

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 27, 2018

1. Battle of New Orleans West Bank Marker

Inscription.
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 Chalmette and British withdrawal from the West Bank.

Erected by Kiwanis Club of Algiers.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series list.

Location. 29° 55.881′ N, 89° 59.759′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in Old Aurora. It is on Patterson Drive north of Chelsea Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 28 Seaward Ct, New Orleans LA 70131, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s River Parishes.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

on the Gulf Coast,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

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a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chalmette Battlefield And National Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Malus-Beauregard House (approx. 0.6 miles away); After the Battle (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fazendeville (approx. 0.6 miles away); Attack Along the River (approx. 0.6 miles away); Battery One and Forward Redoubt (approx. 0.6 miles away); The West Bank Assault (approx. 0.6 miles away); In Memory of Major Samuel Spotts U.S.A. (approx. 0.6 miles away).

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 27, 2018

2. Battle of New Orleans West Bank Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 1,650 times since then and 135 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2018.