Chalmette in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Kentucky Militia
By TeamOHE, December 24, 2018
1. Kentucky Militia Marker
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.
Location. 29° 56.533′ N, 89° 59.633′ 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. Tennessee Militia (here, next to this marker); Choctaw Nation (here, next to this marker); 7th U.S. Infantry - 44th U.S. Infantry
By TeamOHE, December 24, 2018
2. Kentucky Militia Marker
By TeamOHE, December 24, 2018
3. Kentucky Militia Marker
The plaques are placed all around the Battle Monument, 9 in total.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2020, by TeamOHE of Wauseon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 35 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 4, 2020, by TeamOHE of Wauseon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Clearer photo of Battle Monument showing plaques. • Can you help?
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