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Spanish Fort, Historical military settlement in Baldwin County, United States.

Spanish Fort is a city on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay in Baldwin County, spreading across roughly 33 square miles. The area includes residential neighborhoods, commercial zones, and natural spaces surrounding the bay.

The settlement started in 1712 as a French trading post and later became a Spanish military fort, especially during the American Revolutionary War. Its location on the bay made it a key strategic point across several centuries.

The city seal displays six different flags representing nations that ruled here across centuries, showing the layered heritage of this place. This symbol shapes how the community understands and expresses its identity today.

The city has a shopping center with regional stores and an administrative complex with public facilities. Access to Mobile Bay offers chances to explore the coastal area and natural surroundings.

A major Civil War conflict happened here in 1865 and left its mark on local history. The remnants and stories of this event still shape how the region is understood today.

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30.66872,-87.92218
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