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

Chalmette Plantation

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 31, 2016

1. Chalmette Plantation Marker

Inscription. Named for Ignace Francois Martin de Lino de Chalmet (1755-1815), veteran of the American Revolution. Attained the rank of captain of infantry in the Spanish Army; retired about 1794. Purchased plantations below New Orleans and began acquisition of properties in 1805, which would become the Chalmette Plantation stretching 22 arpents along the Mississippi River; main house, sugar mill and almost all out buildings destroyed in the Battle of New Orleans. Decisive engagement on January 8, 1815.

Erected by St. Bernard Tourist Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1805.

Location. 29° 56.683′ N, 89° 59.15′ W. Marker is in Chalmette, Louisiana, in St. Bernard Parish. It is at the intersection of West St Bernard Highway (State Highway 46) and Cemetery Road, on the right when traveling east on West St Bernard Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chalmette LA 70043, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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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: Chalmette National Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Serving Those Who Saved Us (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Here We Honor Veterans Who Served Their Country (about 700 feet away); Pakenham's Fall (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Main Attack (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Chalmette National Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Roads and Ditches (approx. ¼ mile away); The Kentucky Rifle (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chalmette.

Other markers no longer nearby. The Battle Ends (was approx. 0.2 miles away

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 31, 2016

2. Chalmette Plantation Marker

but has been confirmed missing); “Where Has Our Equipment Gone?” (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Chalmette Plantation image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 24, 2018

3. Chalmette Plantation

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 4,320 times since then and 319 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 23, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 3. submitted on January 29, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.