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

Batteries 2 and 3

Photographed by Bryan Olson, May 2007

1. Batteries 2 and 3 Marker

Inscription.
On January 8, 1815, the guns positioned here fired at British counter batteries located almost ½ mile in front of you. During the battle, these guns caused heavy casualties as the British advanced along the levee road.

The troops attacking to the right of this position numbered about 1200 men commanded by Colonel Robert Rennie of the 93rd Regiment. To the left were 355 men of Major Jean Baptiest Plauche’s Battalion of Uniformed Companies and 282 members of Major Lacoste’s Battalion of Free Men of Color.

Located between here and battery 1 were 440 men of the 7th Infantry.

Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is January 8, 1815.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. 29° 56.49′ N, 89° 59.654′ W. Marker is in Chalmette, Louisiana, in St. Bernard Parish. It can be reached from Battlefield Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chalmette LA 70043, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Bayou Country and in Greater New Orleans.

It is also in the American 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 location: Rodriguez Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); Rodriguez Plantation and Macarty House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Rodriguez Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); Chalmet Plantation (within shouting distance of this marker); Batteries Two and Three (within shouting distance of this marker); 7th U.S. Infantry - 44th U.S. Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chalmette Monument (about 300 feet away); U.S. Marines (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map

The American line image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bryan Olson, May 2007

2. The American line

The gun of Batteries 2 and 3 were positioned here. The building in the foreground is the Malus-Beauregard House. This building was built after the battle.

of all markers in Chalmette.

Other markers no longer nearby. Redoubt and Battery 1 (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); The Battle on the West Bank (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

More about this marker. The marker features a map showing troop and battery locations, as well as an illustration, with the caption "Battery 3 mounted two 24-pounders served by the 36 Baratarians commanded by Captains Dominique Youx and Renato Beluche."

This marker was replaced by a new one named Batteries Two and Three (see nearby markers).

Additional keywords. Battle of New Orleans, Chalmette Battlefield

Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2008, by Bryan Olson of Syracuse, New York. This page has been viewed 2,382 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2008, by Bryan Olson of Syracuse, New York. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.