Fort Morgan
The post was named in honor of Revolutionary War hero Daniel Morgan.
Construction was completed in 1834 and it was first garrisoned in March of that
year. In 2007, it was listed as 'one of the nation's 10 most endangered battle
sites.'
Location
Western terminus of AL 180
Gasque, Baldwin County
Alabama,
USA
Getting There
Fort Morgan is located on the Gulf Coast of Alabama, about 22 miles west of Gulf
Shores. Here are some ways to get there:
By Car: You can drive to Fort Morgan by taking Highway 180 West from Gulf
Shores. The fort is located at the end of the road, where you can park in a lot
near the entrance.
By Public Transportation: There is no public transportation available directly
to Fort Morgan. You may be able to take a bus to Gulf Shores and then take a
taxi or rideshare service to the fort.
By Taxi or Rideshare: You can take a taxi or rideshare service such as Uber or
Lyft to Fort Morgan. There are several taxi companies in Gulf Shores and the
surrounding area that you can call or hail from the street.
The nearest airport to Fort Morgan is the
Pensacola
International Airport (PNS), which is located approximately 45 miles
southeast of the fort. From the airport, you can rent a car or take a taxi or
rideshare service to get to the fort. Another option is the
Mobile Regional Airport
(MOB), which is located approximately 70 miles northwest of Fort Morgan.
From this airport, you can rent a car or take a taxi or rideshare service to get
to the fort.
Nearby Airports
This is a list of primary airports in Alabama that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.
| Airports in Alabama |
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• Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport |
undo Major Attractions in Alabama