Fort Gaines

Point Of Interest

Contact

51 Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island, Alabama

(251) 861-6992

dauphinisland.org/fort-gaines

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Description

Take a trip to the historic Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island, established in 1821 and best known for its role in the Battle of Mobile Bay during the American Civil War. See exhibits on the huge anchor from USS Hartford, which was Admiral David Farragut's flagship on which he gave his world-famous command, 'Damn the torpedoes full speed ahead!'. Marvel at the original cannons used in the battle, the five pre-Civil War brick buildings in the interior courtyard, an operational blacksmith shop and kitchens, tunnel systems to the fortified corner bastions, and similar features.

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Features

Location

Lat: 30.248199 Lng: -88.075572