Chalmette Battlefield Monument - Chalmette, LA
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The Chalmette Battlefield Monument is located in the Chalmette Battlefield section of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. The Battle of New Orleans took place here in 1815.
Waymark Code: WM12VG9
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 07/19/2020
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The Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve protects the natural and cultural resources of Louisiana's Mississippi River Delta region. It is named after French pirate Jean Lafitte and consists of six separate sites and a park headquarters. At the site of the Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery, a visitor center offers exhibits and information and is located near the 100 feet tall battleground monument built in the style of an ancient Egyptian obelisk. Hurricane Katrina destroyed the visitor center in 2005, but a replacement has since been constructed.
The Battle of New Orleans was fought on January 8, 1815 between the British Army under Major General Sir Edward Pakenham and the United States Army under Brevet Major General Andrew Jackson, roughly 5 miles (8 km) southeast of New Orleans, close to Chalmette, Louisiana.
The battle took place 18 days after the signing of the Treaty of Ghent, which formally ended the War of 1812 on December 24 1814, as news of the agreement had not yet reached the United States from Europe. Despite a large British advantage in numbers, training, and experience, the American forces defeated a poorly executed assault in slightly more than 30 minutes. The Americans suffered roughly 330 casualties, while the British suffered roughly 2,000.
No admission fees. Donations accepted at visitor centers.
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