Fort Morgan

Fort Morgan is a military fortress with pentagonal masonry walls located at the western entrance to Mobile Bay, where it guards the water routes. The structure rises prominently above the water and contains multiple bastions and interior rooms that visitors can explore today.

The fort was built between 1819 and 1833 by the U.S. Army to protect Mobile Bay from enemy attacks coming from the Gulf of Mexico. During the American Civil War, it played a key role in the battles fought to control the bay.

The fort displays military artifacts and weapons from different periods, showing how soldiers lived and worked within its walls over many decades. Walking through the rooms, you can see objects that reveal daily life during wartime and times of peace.

You can explore the fort on foot and will find information boards and exhibits to help you understand the site better. Wearing comfortable shoes is a good idea, since you will walk quite a bit over the old stone pathways.

The Mobile Point peninsula is an important stopover for migratory birds that rest and feed during their long journeys. If you visit during the right season, you can watch many different bird species moving through the area.

Location: Baldwin County

Architects: Simon Bernard

Floors above the ground: 3

Website: http://fortmorgan.org/16-2

GPS coordinates: 30.22806,-88.02306

Latest update: December 12, 2025 03:31