Fort Morgan State Historic Site

Construction began 1819, completed 1834. Large brick fort serviced the Civil War, Spanish-American War and both world wars. It played a major role during the Battle of Mobile Bay (1864). Museum details fort’s history.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Admission charged
Hours
Fort open Nov. 1-Mar. 31 8-5, Apr. 1-Oct. 31 8-7; museum year-round 9-5.
Address
110 Hwy. 180W
Phone
251-540-5257
Map
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