Fort Gaines
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| Opened | 1821 |
|---|---|
| Area | 12 |
| Locations | Dauphin Island |
| Alabama | |
| USA | |
| Function | Fortification |
| Added to NRHP | December 12, 1976 |
| Nearest city | Mobile |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2288414 |
About Fort Gaines
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.
