French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Ignace de Lino Chalmette

1755-1815

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 14, 2024

1. Ignace de Lino Chalmette Marker

Inscription. A Revolutionary War patriot, Chalmette' was born in New Orleans and was a wealthy and respected citizen who purchased a plantation downriver from the city. This land was largely where the Battle of New Orleans was fought on January 8, 1815. He died a month after the victorious battle with his property in ruins.

Erected 2022 by Louisiana Colonials.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War of 1812 • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is January 8, 1815.

Location. 29° 57.573′ N, 90° 4.274′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. It is on Basin Street west of Saint Louis Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 425 Basin St, New Orleans LA 70112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s River Parishes.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

on the Gulf Coast,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico

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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: Louis Moreau-Lislet (a few steps from this marker); Colonel Michel Fortier (a few steps from this marker); Carlos Trudeau (a few steps from this marker); Multiple Burials (within shouting distance of this marker); Barbarin Family Tomb (within shouting distance of this marker); The New Orleans Musicians Tomb (within shouting distance of this marker); Curtis John Arceneaux (within shouting distance of this marker); Lloyd Washington (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 14, 2024

2. Ignace de Lino Chalmette Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.