Fort Morgan, Military fortification near Mobile Bay, Alabama
Fort Morgan is a military fortification on the western peninsula point near Mobile Bay in Alabama. It was built in a five-sided shape using millions of bricks and features casemates, gun positions, and underground passages that visitors can explore.
The fort was completed in 1834, replacing an earlier structure built after the War of 1812. It became strategically important during the Civil War, notably during the Battle of Mobile Bay in 1864.
Exhibits here tell the stories of soldiers who served at this coastal defense post, showing what their daily routines and working conditions were like across multiple wars. The displays reveal how soldiers lived and adapted to this remote location.
Visitors reach the fort via Highway 180 at the western tip of the peninsula, with ferry service available from Dauphin Island as an alternative route. Wear comfortable walking shoes since exploring the fort involves climbing stairs and walking across uneven ground.
The fort still has original cannon positions and a network of underground passages that demonstrate 19th-century military engineering and design. These structures reveal how engineers solved the specific challenges of defending a coastal location.
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