Historic Fort Morgan, at the mouth of Mobile Bay, just 23 miles west on Fort Morgan Parkway is one of the most captivating attractions in the area. The fort was named in honor of Revolutionary War hero Daniel Morgan. Construction was completed in 1834, and was first garrisoned in March, 1834.
In the American Civil War during the Battle of Mobile Bay, Union land forces besieged Fort Morgan. It was during this battle that Admiral Farragut is remembered in popular culture for his famous order, “Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!” General Richard L. Page commander of the fort was forced to surrender on August 23, 1864. Fort Morgan was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960. Today, explorers are able to tour the tunnels, attend bird banding sessions, witness reenactments, and enjoy candlelight tours.
October 19th, 2007 at 2:27 pm
Ive only been once . but it is a very unique and great history expirience.
November 9th, 2007 at 1:09 pm
Loved the fort. I have been several times and the last time that I was there, I caught one of the reinactments that they do. It was a great time had by all. If you see Fort Morgan, though, you have to take the ferry boat acrossed to see Fort Gaines. The two were partners during the battle. They are both really neat places to see. It is something to see them set off one of the cannons. I didn’t think those things worked!!
I am getting off track a little bit here, but while I was over at Fort Gaines, I had a bit of a detour. There is an Estuarium right there, by the fort. Everything in there is found in the local waters. It was very educational. The combination of the 3 of these is a wonderful and very inexpensive way to spend a day!!!!