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

Tennessee Militia

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 24, 2018

1. Tennessee Militia Marker

Inscription. The Tennessee Militia formed the backbone of the American line. Hailing from General Andrew Jackson's home state, many were veterans of his victory over the Greek Indians at Horseshoe Bend. Led by Generals William Carroll and John Coffee, their arrival offered Jackson the reassuring presence of familiar, combat-proven soldiers. Jackson demonstrated his unwavering confidence in the Tennesseans by positioning them at vulnerable points on the line. His foresight rewarded on January 8, as the men from the Volunteer State secured the crucial left flank deep within the Swamp and held firm in the center while receiving the full brunt of the British assault.

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° 56.546′ N, 89° 59.66′ W. Marker is in Chalmette, Louisiana, in St. Bernard Parish. It is on Battlefield Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Choctaw Nation (a few steps from this marker); Kentucky Militia (a few steps from this marker); Chalmette Monument (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Chalmette Monument (a few steps from this marker); a different

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marker also named Chalmette Monument (a few steps from this marker); Mississippi Militia (a few steps from this marker); 7th U.S. Infantry - 44th U.S. Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Artillery (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. Tennessee Militia Marker

Chalmette Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 13, 2023

3. Chalmette Monument

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

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 24, 2018

4. Tennessee 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 402 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 4, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 2, 3. submitted on January 14, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4. submitted on December 4, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.