Shell Beach in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Battle of Lake Borgne
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, October 28, 2016
1. Battle of Lake Borgne Marker
December 14, 1814 - desperate delaying action by a small squadron of five American gunboats, a tender, and one dispatch boat under the command of Lt. Thomas ap Catesby Jones. Facing them was a large flotilla of armed British barges carrying about 1,200 troops to begin the invasion of New Orleans. With no wind, both sides rowed for position. The British overwhelmed the Americans and won the battle, but Jones bought Andrew Jackson valuable time.Erected by Citizens of St. Bernard Parish.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 14, 1814.
Location. 29° 51.304′ N, 89° 40.701′ W. Marker is in Shell Beach, Louisiana, in St. Bernard Parish. Marker is on Yscloskey Highway (State Highway 46) 1.4 miles east of Hopedale Highway (Highway 624), on the right when traveling east. Located at the eastern terminus of State Highway 46 at Shell Beach. Touch for map.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, October 28, 2016
2. Battle of Lake Borgne Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 19 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Saint Bernard Church (approx. 8.4 miles away); Terre-Aux-Boeufs Cemetery (approx. 8.4 miles away); Terre-Aux-Boeuf (approx. 10.9 miles away); St. Malo (approx. 10.9 miles away); Bayou Sauvage Ridge (approx. 18.3 miles away); Hurricane Katrina (approx. 18.3 miles away); Prehistoric Inhabitants of Bayou Sauvage (approx. 18.3 miles away).
Also see . . . Wikipedia entry on Battle of Lake Borgne. (Submitted on November 5, 2016.)
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, October 28, 2016
3. Fort Proctor/Lake Borgne
Looking across Bayou Yscloskey you can faintly see the ruins of Fort Proctor.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2016. This page has been viewed 564 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 4, 2016.
