Fort Gaines, Alabama

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(544) · Historical landmark in Dauphin Island, United States
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Fort Gaines is a historic fort on Dauphin Island, Alabama, United States. It was named for Edmund Pendleton Gaines. Established in 1821, it is …

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Sep 29, 2024
It was amazing we had fun wouldn't want to miss it for the world I would one day go there again I loved it so far and I hope you all do as wellFull review by Brittanykay2019
Jul 8, 2024
We spent a couple hours here, really took our time looking around. We enjoyed it, there was a gentleman who was very helpful to answer questions we had. Museum was nice tooFull review by Paradise59285969975
Jun 15, 2024
There wasn’t really anything negative about this place. We went on a hot hot day which made our young children and us miserable walking around but the place itself was cool. So, if you’re going on a …Full review by B6456DZsarahe
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Construction completed:1821

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Military discount?
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Don’t know
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Answer by Steve R · May 6, 2023
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Are pets allowed
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Yes, pets are allowed
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Answer by Machelle S · Sep 24, 2021
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Is the fort currently open? 10/06/2020
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Yes
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How long did it take to see Fort Gaines? I am trying to travel from Memphis, visit the Fort, take a Ferry to Fort Morgan …
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How long did it take to see Fort Gaines? I am trying to travel from Memphis, visit the Fort, take a Ferry to Fort Morgan then drive to Pensacola Beach in a day. Is this possible? Thanks!
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I would plan about 3 hours. There is a lot of history to see there inside and out along with a nice gift shop so you don't want to feel rushed. You can always adjust your time accordingly. …
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I would plan about 3 hours. There is a lot of history to see there inside and out along with a nice gift shop so you don't want to feel rushed. You can always adjust your time accordingly. The only problem you may have is the Hurricane damage around Pensacola.
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