Chalmette in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Rodriguez Plantation and Macarty House
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
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Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 31, 2016
1. Rodriguez Plantation and Macarty House Marker
The Rodriguez and Macarty plantations served as the American camp during the Battle of New Orleans. Major General Andrew Jackson used the upper floors of the Macarty house as his headquarters and observation post, allowing him to monitor British movements and relay orders to his forces. The American rampart was built on the neighboring Rodriguez plantation. The Rodriguez house served as quarters and an artillery observation post. Both properties suffered heavy damage, partially from artillery fire but primarily because the Americans cleared vegetation to set up camp and used wood from fences and buildings to construct defenses.
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Jean Hyacinthe Laclotte served on the American side of at the battle. In this detail from his famous circa 1840 painting, the Rodriguez house is surrounded by American tents; the Macarty house and its formal gardens are nearby.
Benson Lossing's Pictorial Field Book of the War of 1812 shows the Macarty house in 1861.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1815.
Location.
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Regionally, 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 marker: Chalmet Plantation (a few steps from this marker); Batteries Two and Three (within shouting distance of this marker); Batteries 2 and 3 (within shouting distance of this marker); Rodriguez Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Rodriguez Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); The West Bank Assault (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battery One and Forward Redoubt (about 300 feet away); Attack Along the River (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map 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).
Also see . . . Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve.
Photographed by James Hulse, January 13, 2023
2. Rodriguez Plantation and Macarty House Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, January 13, 2023
3. The Rodriguez Plantation and Macarty House Marker is the first marker on the of the group of markers
Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 3,656 times since then and 127 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 22, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 2, 3. submitted on January 13, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
