CategorySouthern Early America

Part of our in-depth series exploring Southern Early American Forts Physical Address Fort Morgan 51 Hwy. 180W Gulf Shores, AL 36542 Mailing Address Fort Morgan 110 Hwy. 180W Gulf Shores, AL 36542 Phone: 251-540-5257 Fax: 251-540-7665 The...

Part of our in-depth series exploring Southern Early American Forts The War of 1812 demonstrated the weakness of existing coastal defenses and prompted the United States government into beginning construction on an improved chain of coastal...

Part of our in-depth series exploring Southern Early American Forts Castillo de San Marcos NM 1 South Castillo Drive St. Augustine, FL 32084 Visitor Information Phone: 904-829-6506 Fax 904-823-9388 Location The Castillo de San Marcos National...

Part of our in-depth series exploring Southern Early American Forts Ship Island came to the forefront of U.S. history during the War of 1812 when a British fleet assembled at Ship Island to prepare for an attack on New Orleans. The troops of...

Part of our in-depth series exploring Southern Early American Forts Fort Matanzas 8635 A1A South St. Augustine, FL 32080 Visitor Information Phone: 904-471-0116 Headquarters Phone: 904-471-0116 Throughout its history, the story of Fort Matanzas has...

Part of our in-depth series exploring Southern Early American Forts Fort Hunt was part of the Harbor Defenses of Washington D.C. and was commanded by Fort Washington, located across the Potomac River in Maryland. It was inactive between 1933 and...