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

Choctaw Nation

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 24, 2018

1. Choctaw Nation Marker

Inscription. Choctaw Indians fought with General Andrew Jackson during the crucial lead-up to the Battle of New Orleans. Chief Pushmataha, who served with Jackson in the Pensacola campaign, encouraged the Choctaws to help Jackson at New Orleans. Commanded by Captain Pierre Jugeant (Juzan), who was married to a Choctaw, they guided American troops through difficult swamp terrine, harassed Britisher sentries, and led lightning attacks and night raids. During the battle the Choctaws fought alongside the Tennessee Militia on the Swampy left flank, General Jackson recognized the Choctaw alliance for their contribution to the victory over the British. Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Jena Bend of Choctaw Indians

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series list.

Location. 29° 56.541′ N, 89° 59.658′ W. Marker is in Chalmette, Louisiana, in St. Bernard Parish. Marker is at the intersection of Tour Loop Road and Chalmette National Park Scenic Road, on the right when traveling west on Tour Loop Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Battlefield Rd, Chalmette LA 70043, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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are within walking distance of this marker. Tennessee Militia (a few steps from this marker); Chalmette Monument (a few steps from this marker); 7th U.S. Infantry - 44th U.S. Infantry (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Chalmette Monument (a few steps from this marker); Kentucky Militia (a few steps from this marker); U.S. Marines (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.

The view of the Choctaw Nation Marker along the monument road image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, January 13, 2023

2. The view of the Choctaw Nation Marker along the monument road

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 24, 2018

3. Choctaw Nation Marker

The markers are placed all around the Battle Monument with nine in total.r

Chalmette Battlefield, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve entrance sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 24, 2018

4. Chalmette Battlefield, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve entrance sign

Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 501 times since then and 49 times this year. Last updated on April 18, 2023, by Diane Klinefelter of McMurray, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1. submitted on December 4, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 2. submitted on January 14, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3, 4. submitted on December 4, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.