Fort Gaines

Local nameFort Gaines
LocationDauphin Island, United States

Fort Gaines is an historic fort on Dauphin Island, Alabama, United States. It was named for Edmund Pendleton Gaines. Established in 1821, it is best known for its role in the Battle of Mobile Bay during the American Civil War.

Exhibits include the huge anchor from USS Hartford, Admiral David Farragut's flagship on which he gave his world-famous command, "Damn the torpedoes – full speed ahead!" The fort also has the original cannons used in the battle, five pre-Civil War brick buildings in the interior courtyard, operational blacksmith shop and kitchens, tunnel systems to the fortified corner bastions, and similar features. A museum details the history of this period, as well as the French colonial presence beginning in the late 17th century.

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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Gaines_(Alabama)

Official Website http://www.dauphinisland.org/fort.htm

Phone +1 251 861 6992

Address 109 Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island, AL 36528, USA

Coordinates 30°14'54.186" N -88°4'31.974" E

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