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

Louisiana Militia

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 24, 2018

1. Louisiana Militia Marker

Inscription. Louisianians descended on New Orleans from distant communities and plantations, rallying to defend their home, Louisiana militia and volunteers brought a thorough knowledge of the local terrain to assist General Andrew Jackson with defensive preparations, and their ranks reflected the diversity of the new state. Creoles, American businessmen, free men of color, and Jean Lafitte's Baratarian privateers stood united to achieve their common goal. They made up much of Jackson's right on January 3 as well as manning additional positions throughout the region. The key role of Louisianians in defense of their city and country earned Jackson's highest praise.

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° 56.55′ N, 89° 59.638′ 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 marker is in Bayou Country and in Greater New Orleans.

It is also in the American

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

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: U.S. Navy (a few steps from this marker); U.S. Artillery (a few steps from this marker); The Chalmette Monument (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Chalmette Monument (a few steps from this marker); U.S. Marines (a few steps from this marker); Mississippi Militia (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Chalmette Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); 7th U.S. Infantry - 44th U.S. Infantry (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. Louisiana Militia Marker

The view of the Louisiana Militia Marker along the road image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 13, 2023

3. The view of the Louisiana Militia Marker along the road

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 24, 2018

4. Louisiana Militia Marker

Chalmette Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 13, 2023

5. Chalmette Monument

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

Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 624 times since then and 8 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. 5. submitted on January 14, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.