Mount Vernon Arsenal

Mount Vernon Arsenal is a historic military complex in Alabama featuring nine preserved buildings spread across approximately 36 acres near the Mobile River. The site displays early 19th-century construction with brick walls and classical structures.

The United States established this arsenal in 1828 as a weapons manufacturing facility for the Army. Operations changed during the Civil War, and the site later served different purposes.

The buildings show classical design elements from early American construction, visible in their structural details and proportions. These choices reflect how the military approached building and organizing military spaces.

The grounds are open for visitors to explore the historic buildings and walls throughout the site. Wear comfortable shoes and plan enough time to walk through the different sections of the complex.

From 1887 to 1894, the site held the Apache leader Geronimo and around 450 prisoners during a remarkable period of its use. A notable Army doctor served as the post physician during those years.