Chalmette in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Chalmette Battlefield

Photographed by Brian Anderson, March 25, 2017

1. Chalmette Battlefield Marker

Inscription. 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, gave the young United States world prestige, and opened the way for western expansion. The United States of America and Great Britain have lived in peace for 200 years.

Sponsored by United States Daughters of 1812

Erected by United States Daughters of 1812.

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, and the United States Daughters of 1812, National Society series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is January 8, 1815.

Location. 29° 56.828′ N, 89° 59.479′ W. Marker is in Chalmette, Louisiana, in St. Bernard Parish. It is at the intersection of West St. Bernard Highway (State Highway 46) and Battlefield Road, on the right when traveling east on West St. Bernard Highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Battlefield Road,

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Chalmette LA 70043, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Bayou Country and in Greater New Orleans.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

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: Fazendeville (a few steps from this marker); The Kentucky Rifle (a few steps from this marker); Chalmette Battlefield And National Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Batteries Seven and Eight (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Batteries Five and Six (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Main Attack (approx. ¼ mile away); Pakenham's Fall (approx. ¼ mile away); Battle Of New Orleans 200th Anniversary (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, July 11, 2025

2. Chalmette Battlefield Marker

of all markers in Chalmette.

Other markers no longer nearby. Batteries 5 and 6 (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing); The Battle Ends (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been confirmed missing).

The view of the Chalmette Battlefield Marker along the highway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 13, 2023

3. The view of the Chalmette Battlefield Marker along the highway

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 24, 2018

4. Chalmette Battlefield Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2020, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 697 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 29, 2020, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. 2. submitted on July 14, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 3. submitted on January 13, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4. submitted on January 29, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.