Battle of New Orleans West Bank
N 29° 55.881 W 089° 59.758
16R E 210780 N 3314953
Marker in Algiers tells of War of 1812 West Bank's role.
Waymark Code: WM116GE
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 08/24/2019
Views: 2
Here on the Jourdan Plantation American Forces under General David Morgan defended the west side of the Mississippi River while General Andrew Jackson defended the east side on January 8, 1815. The War of 1812 ended with the American victory in Chalmette and British withdrawal from the West Bank.
Marker Name: Battle of New Orleans West BAnk
Marker Type: Roadside
What does marker relate to?: Battle (war)
Parish: Orleans
Link to more information:: Not listed
Year Erected or Date Dedicated: Not listed
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