The Chalmette Plantation -- Chalmette LA
N 29° 56.701 W 089° 59.163
16R E 211777 N 3316444
A Louisiana state historic marker outside of the National Cemetery at Chalmette LA preserves the history of The Chalmette Planation.
Waymark Code: WMNCE8
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 02/13/2015
Views: 7
This marker is located outside of the Chalmette National Cemetery on LA SH 46.
The marker reds as follows:
"CHALMETTE PLANTATION
Named for Ignace Francois Martin de Lino de Chalmes (1755-1818), veteran of the American Revolution. Attained the rank of captain of infantry in the Spanish army; retired about 1794. Purchased plantation below New Orleans and began acquisition of properties in 1805 which would become the Chalmette Planation, stretching 22 arpents along the Mississippi River. Main house, sugar mill and almost all outbuildings destroyed in the Battle of New Orleans. Decisive engagement on January 8, 1815."
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Marker Name: Chalmette Plantation
Marker Type: Plaque
What does marker relate to?: Building
Parish: St Bernard
Year Erected or Date Dedicated: Not listed
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