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

Kentucky Militia

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 24, 2018

1. Kentucky Militia Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Over 2200 Kentucky militia responded to General Andrew Jackson's call for assistance, even though the state fell Outside the general's military district. While strong in number and patriotism, the Kentuckians arrived short on arms and material. The grateful citizens of New Orleans scoured the city to provide the men with weapons and clothing. The Kentucky militia proceeded to the front under command of future Kentucky Governor John Adair, taking Position behind the center of the American line, On January 8, the Kentuckians stepped forward among their Tennessee neighbors and repulsed the main thrust of the British attack with bristling lines of fire.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is January 8, 1815.

Location. 29° 56.553′ N, 89° 59.657′ W. Marker is in Chalmette, Louisiana, in St. Bernard Parish. Marker is on Battlefield Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chalmette LA 70043, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mississippi Militia (a few steps from this marker); Tennessee Militia (a few steps from this marker); Chalmette Monument

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(a few steps from this marker); U.S. Artillery (a few steps from this marker); Choctaw Nation (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Chalmette Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Louisiana Militia (within shouting distance of this marker); 7th U.S. Infantry - 44th U.S. Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chalmette.

Photographed By James Hulse, January 13, 2023

2. Kentucky Militia Marker

The view of the Kentucky Militia Marker along the monument road image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, January 13, 2023

3. The view of the Kentucky Militia Marker along the monument road

Chalmette Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, January 13, 2023

4. Chalmette Monument

The plaques are placed all around the Battle Monument, 9 in total.

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 24, 2018

5. Kentucky Militia Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 4, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 14, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 5. submitted on December 4, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.