Gulf Region, Alabama Historic Sites
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)
Fort Mims State Historic Site
Outdoor site of battle in 1813 where more than 400 settlers fell in attack by Creek Indians. Led to outbreak of Creek War phase of War of 1812