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

In Memory of Major Samuel Spotts U.S.A.

Major Samuel Spotts Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bryan Olson, May 2007

1. Major Samuel Spotts Monument

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Who shot the first gun at the Battle of
New Orleans. Jan. 8, 1815. Third Regiment
Seventh Battery Artillery Corp.
Born Nov. 30, 1788 in Philadelphia PA
Died July 11, 1833 in New Orleans
Louisiana.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is January 8, 1935.

Location. 29° 56.443′ N, 89° 59.715′ W. Marker is in Chalmette, Louisiana, in St. Bernard Parish. Marker can be reached from Battlefield Road. Marker is located on battlefield path. 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. Attack Along the River (a few steps from this marker); Battery One and Forward Redoubt (a few steps from this marker); The West Bank Assault (a few steps from this marker); Batteries Two and Three (within shouting distance of this marker); Chalmet Plantation (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rodriguez Plantation and Macarty House (about 300 feet away); The Malus-Beauregard House

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(about 300 feet away); After the Battle (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chalmette.

Additional keywords. Chalmette Battlefield

In Memory of Major Samuel Spotts U.S.A. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 31, 2016

2. In Memory of Major Samuel Spotts U.S.A.

Photographed By Bryan Olson, May 2007

3. Major Samuel Spotts Monument

In Memory of Major Samuel Spotts U.S.A. Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 24, 2018

4. In Memory of Major Samuel Spotts U.S.A. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2008, by Bryan Olson of Syracuse, New York. This page has been viewed 2,336 times since then and 117 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 15, 2008, by Bryan Olson of Syracuse, New York. 2. submitted on February 20, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 3. submitted on March 15, 2008, by Bryan Olson of Syracuse, New York. 4. submitted on January 29, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.