Fort Morgan, Military fortification near Mobile Bay, Alabama
Fort Morgan guards Mobile Bay with a construction of 46 million cubic yards of bricks laid in a pentagonal formation at the western peninsula point.
The fort, completed in 1834, replaced Fort Bowyer after the War of 1812 and witnessed Admiral Farragut's fleet during the Battle of Mobile Bay in 1864.
The fort features exhibits detailing military engineering techniques and the daily experiences of soldiers stationed at the coastal defense post through multiple wars.
Visitors access Fort Morgan via Highway 180, located 22 miles west of Highway 59 in Gulf Shores, with ferry service available from Dauphin Island.
The fort maintains original cannon emplacements and underground passages that showcase 19th-century military architectural innovations in coastal defense systems.
Location: Fort Morgan
GPS coordinates: 40.26139,-103.80000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:24
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