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.
Tennessee Militia. . 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.
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. 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.
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 170 times since then and 14 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.
