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

Kentucky Militia

Photographed By TeamOHE, December 24, 2018

1. Kentucky Militia Marker

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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° 56.533′ 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

Photographed By TeamOHE, December 24, 2018

2. Kentucky Militia Marker

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(within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Marines (within shouting distance of this marker); Chalmette Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); Mississippi Militia (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Navy (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chalmette.

Photographed 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 Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 4, 2020, by TeamOHE of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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