Administrative History
Chalmette Monument and Grounds was established on March 4, 1907 to commemorate the site of the Battle of New Orleans. It was transferred from the War Department to the National Park Service on August 10, 1933 and redesignated Chalmette National Historical Park on August 10, 1939. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 1, 1974. Chalmette was incorporated into the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve authorized on November 10, 1978.
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