Gulf Shores in Baldwin County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Fort Bowyer War of 1812

Photographed by W. Scott Brannon, June 1, 2017

1. Fort Bowyer War of 1812 Marker

Inscription. At, or near, this site, the United States, after seizing this point of land from the Spanish in 1813, built Fort Bowyer, a structure of wood and sand. A small garrison of men courageously fought to defend the fort against two British attacks, one in September, 1814, again in February 1815.

Erected 1972 by Alabama Society, United States Daughters of 1812.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Notable Events • Notable Places • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the United States Daughters of 1812, National Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1815.

Location. 30° 13.79′ N, 88° 1.41′ W. Marker is in Gulf Shores, Alabama, in Baldwin County. It is on Dixie Graves Highway, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gulf Shores AL 36542, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Alabama’s Gulf Coast

and in Mobile Bay.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Second Battle of Fort Bowyer (here, next to this marker); First Battle of Fort Bowyer (here, next to this marker); Fort Bowyer (here, next to this marker); Noble Leslie DeVotie (a few steps from this marker); Lafayette’s Tour (within

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shouting distance of this marker); 32 Pounder Sea Coast Defense Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); Battery Schenck (1899-1923) (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Model 1918M1 155mm Gun and Model 1918A1 Carriage (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gulf Shores.

More about this marker. Marker has been repainted/refurbished and is now on a new concrete pad facing toward the entrance to Mobile Bay - just south of the Noble Leslie Devotie marker.

Also see . . . Fort Bowyer. Fort Bowyer was a fort the Americans erected on Mobile Point situated at the mouth of Mobile Bay. (Submitted on March 16, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, November 27, 2001

2. Fort Morgan

Fort Morgan was built at the site of the former Fort Bowyer

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, November 27, 2001

3. Fort Morgan

Fort Morgan replaced Fort Bowyer

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 3,772 times since then and 73 times this year. Last updated on December 3, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on June 2, 2017, by W. Scott Brannon of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. 2, 3. submitted on March 22, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.