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

U.S. Navy

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 24, 2018

1. U.S. Navy Marker

Inscription. The United States Navy stood guard over all major water routes into New Orleans, serving as the first line of defense against invasion. During the opening phase of the campaign, American gunboats challenged the approaching British fleet on Lake Borgne. Throughout the month-long campaign, naval vessels controlled the Mississippi River and dominated the open plains of the battlefield with their punishing broadsides. This naval support provided an invaluable and protective anchor to General Andrew Jackson's right flank. Many sailors from the USS Carolina volunteered for service ashore and ably manned artillery batteries on the American line.

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

Location. 29° 56.544′ N, 89° 59.637′ 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. Louisiana Militia (a few steps from this marker); U.S. Marines (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

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

The view of the U.S. Navy Marker around the monument road image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, January 13, 2023

3. The view of the U.S. Navy Marker around the monument road

Chalmette Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, January 13, 2023

4. Chalmette Monument

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

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 24, 2018

5. U.S. Navy 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 276 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 4, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 14, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 5. submitted on December 4, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.