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.
Kentucky Militia. . 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. . This historical marker is in Chalmette in St. Bernard Parish Louisiana
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.
3. The view of the Kentucky Militia Marker along the monument road
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.