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

7th U.S. Infantry - 44th U.S. Infantry

Photographed by James Hulse, January 13, 2023

1. 7th U.S. Infantry - 44th U.S. Infantry Marker

Inscription. The 7th U.S. Infantry Regiment comprised the heart of the regular Army in the defense of Now Orleans. More than 400 strong, the 7th Infantry fought valiantly on the American right, repulsing the British advance. They gained the nickname "the Cottonbalers" from cotton bales used in the defensive rampart, The cotton bale is pictured on the regimental crest with the unit's motto "Willing and Able." The 7th Infantry has served its country with distinction in every major conflict since this battle.

44th U.S. Infantry
The 44th U.S, infantry Regiment, comprised of many native Louisianians, engaged in fierce combat during the December 23 night battle. On January 8 they held the center of the American line near the main British charge.

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° 56.536′ N, 89° 59.649′ 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

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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: Chalmette Monument (here, next to this marker); U.S. Marines (a few steps from this marker); Choctaw Nation (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Chalmette Monument (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Chalmette Monument (a few steps from this marker); U.S. Navy (a few steps from this marker); Tennessee Militia (within shouting distance of this marker); Louisiana Militia (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chalmette.

Also see . . . Chalmette Battlefield.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 13, 2023

2. 7th U.S. Infantry - 44th U.S. Infantry Marker

NPS Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve website entry (Submitted on January 12, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

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.

NPS entrance sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 24, 2018

4. NPS entrance sign

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 673 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 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.