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

The Chalmette Monument

Chalmette Monument Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bryan Olson, May 2007

1. Chalmette Monument Marker

Inscription.
This monument honoring the American victory at Chalmette was proposed by Andrew Jackson in 1840. Work began on a 200 foot obelisk in 1856, but soon halted due to lack of money. Construction began again in 1894 when the Louisiana Legislature gave control of the monument to the United States Daughters of 1776 and 1812.

A reduced height was necessary for stability, and the 100 foot, 2½ inch monument was completed by the Daughters in 1908 with financial help from the Federal Government.

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. 29° 56.547′ N, 89° 59.648′ W. Marker is in Chalmette, Louisiana, in St. Bernard Parish. It is at the intersection of Chalm National Park Scenic Road and Tour Loop Road, in the median on Chalm National Park Scenic Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Battlefield Rd, Chalmette LA 70043, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and monument is in Bayou Country and in Greater New Orleans.

It is also in the American South,

specifically

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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: A different marker also named Chalmette Monument (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Chalmette Monument (a few steps from this marker); U.S. Artillery (a few steps from this marker); Louisiana Militia (a few steps from this marker); Mississippi Militia (a few steps from this marker); U.S. Navy (a few steps from this marker); Kentucky Militia (a few steps from this marker); U.S. Marines (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chalmette.

The Chalmette Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bryan Olson, May 2007

2. The Chalmette Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2025, by Bryan Olson of Syracuse, New York. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2008, by Bryan Olson of Syracuse, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

Editor’s want-list for this marker. A wide shot of the marker in context. • Verification of the geocoordinates • Can you help?