The Chalmette Monument
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flyingmoose
N 29° 56.550 W 089° 59.647
16R E 210991 N 3316185
This Obelisk is located within the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve and is dedicated to those who fought here.
Waymark Code: WM3F4Z
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 03/27/2008
Views: 21
This monument was erected by the State of Louisiana and the United States to commemorate the memorable victory won here by General Andrew Jackson and the men under his command in the Battle of New Orleans, January 8, 1815. The cornerstone was laid on January 8, 1840. Construction of the monument began in 1855 and was carried to a height of 55 feet with funds provided by the State of Louisiana. In 1908 the monument was completed with funds provided by Congress.
In 1894 the state placed the monument and ground under the custody of the United States Daughters of 1776-1812, thus had continuous custody of the monument and grounds for 35 Years, encompassing periods of both state and federal ownership, the state having ceded title to the United States in 1907.
In 1939 the monument and grounds were transferred to the department of the interior, and on August 10, 1939, Chalmette National Historical Park was established.
Date Created/Placed: Completed 1908
Height: 100 feet 2-1/2 inches
Website: [Web Link]
Address: Not listed
Illuminated: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
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