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Fort Gaines

Dauphin Island, Alabama

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+1 334 861 5092, +1 334 861 3607

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www.dauphinisland.org

Operation Schedule : Open year round 9-5; group tour by appt.; Jan.-Aug. 9-6. ; Description : As Admiral Farragut's fleet of 14 frigates and four iron-clad monitors prepared to engage Forts Gaines and Morgan on August 5, 1864, Colonel ... more on 800Alabama.com

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We thoroughly enjoyed our experience here and recommend it for a sunny day. more on TripAdvisor

This fort is much better maintained than Fort Morgan and has interesting archives such as an all wooden waterpipe, Civil War clothing and minie balls, etc. The views are wonderful and an ... more on TripAdvisor

fort gaines was an awesome experience, the blacksmith was awesome, and our own private guide was awesome as well. more on TripAdvisor

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Very interesting self guided tour. Step back in time. more on TripAdvisor

I went to the fort for the annual Christmas in the Fort encampment. Typically there is a candle light tour so we thought nothing of it being dark. We were met on the parade grounds by the entrance by ... more on TripAdvisor

We visited Fort Gaines while staying in Mobile. It is an excellent attraction, and in very good condition when you consider it was the site of a Civil War engagement. The self guided tour notes are ve ... more on TripAdvisor

If on Dauphin Island a must see is Fort Gaines. Easy access, never crowed, personal tours available all make this trip ... more on TripAdvisor

I liked this attraction. The staffs were very friendly and chatty. The site was well maintained. They also had some history of Dauphin Island in general which was nice. I traveled solo during off seas ... more on TripAdvisor

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By taking a left at the water tower and heading down Bienville Blvd., the beach is booming with science and history. Despite ... more on igougo

Although construction on Ft. Gaines began in 1821 numerous problems delayed its completion until 1861. The fort was named after General ... more on igougo