Fort Gaines, Military fort in Dauphin Island, US
Fort Gaines stands at the entrance of Mobile Bay with thick brick walls, bastions, gun emplacements, barracks, and a lighthouse overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.
The construction of Fort Gaines started in 1821, and during the Civil War in 1864, its Confederate garrison surrendered after intense bombardment by Union forces.
The National Register of Historic Places recognizes Fort Gaines as a prime example of 19th-century coastal defense architecture and military engineering.
The fort welcomes visitors throughout the year, offering guided tours, educational programs, and special events that demonstrate historical military operations.
The structure appears on America's Most Endangered Historic Places list due to continuous erosion threats from storms and rising sea levels.
Location: Dauphin Island
Inception: 1821
Floors above the ground: 2
Website: http://dauphinisland.org/fort-gaines
GPS coordinates: 30.24833,-88.07694
Latest update: May 28, 2025 03:18
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