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

The Citadel

(1821-1865)

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 8, 2001

1. The Citadel Marker

Inscription. The Citadel, a large ten sided brick and wood structure, once dominated the Fort’s parade ground. Capable of housing 400 soldiers, it served as a defensive barracks for the Fort’s garrison.

During the Union bombardment of Fort Morgan on August 22nd, 1864 the Citadel roof caught fire and burned out of control. Following the Civil War the structure’s gutted ruins were demolished.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is August 22, 1864.

Location. 30° 13.711′ N, 88° 1.366′ W. Marker is near Gulf Shores, Alabama, in Baldwin County. It can be reached from Fort Morgan Road (Alabama Route 180) 1.7 miles west of Dune Drive when traveling west. Located in Fort Morgan State Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 51 Highway 180 West, 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: Citadel (1825-1865) (a few steps from this marker); The Battle of Mobile Bay (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Battle of Mobile Bay (within shouting distance of this marker); 6.4” (100 pounder) Parrott Rifle / 7” Brooke Rifle (within shouting distance of this marker); a different

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marker also named The Battle of Mobile Bay (within shouting distance of this marker); Panama Mount (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battery Thomas (1898-1917) (about 300 feet away); The Pride of Seven Flags (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gulf Shores.

Fort Morgan-Inside view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 8, 2001

2. Fort Morgan-Inside view

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 8, 2001

3. Fort Morgan-Inside view

Fort Morgan-entrance arch image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 8, 2001

4. Fort Morgan-entrance arch

Fort Morgan Museum-Entrance from the parking lot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 8, 2001

5. Fort Morgan Museum-Entrance from the parking lot

Fort Morgan-inside the museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, February 12, 2007

6. Fort Morgan-inside the museum

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,179 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 12, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.