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

U.S. Marines

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 24, 2018

1. U.S. Marines Marker

Inscription. Since 1804 the United States Marine Corps had been in New Orleans, defending the city and new Louisiana Purchase. The Marines contributed to all facets of the American victory against the British during the New Orleans campaign. During the Battle of Lake Borgne, Marines served gallantly alongside the sailors of the United States Navy. Under the leadership of Major Daniel Carmick, Marines joined the bold American night assault of December 23 and stoutly defended the American line throughout the duration of the campaign. During the climactic British assault of January 3, 60 Marines poured withering musket fire into the approaching British ranks.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is January 3, 1815.

Location. 29° 56.538′ N, 89° 59.642′ 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 7th U.S. Infantry - 44th U.S. Infantry (a few steps from this marker); U.S. Navy (a few steps from this marker); Chalmette Monument (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Chalmette Monument (a few steps from this marker); Louisiana Militia

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(a few steps from this marker); Choctaw Nation (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); Tennessee Militia (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. U.S. Marines Marker

Chalmette Battlefield sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 24, 2018

3. Chalmette Battlefield sign

Chalmette Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, January 13, 2023

4. Chalmette Monument

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

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 181 times since then and 12 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. submitted on December 4, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 4. submitted on January 14, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.