Author: Jack Friend
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738505749
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Following the War of 1812, the United States embarked upon a major building program to improve the nation's seacoast defenses. A project was begun on Mobile Bay that would take almost twelve years to complete, plagued by harsh conditions, a lack of resources, and financial burdens. The end result, completed and opened in March of 1834, was Fort Morgan. Fort Morgan has played many key roles in the nation's military. During the Civil War, Fort Morgan provided covering fire for blockade runners entering and leaving Mobile Bay. The fort fell into disrepair after the Civil War as military planners thought it had outlived its usefulness. Between 1895 and 1904, five modern reinforced concrete batteries rose from the sands. At the peak of operations between 1910 and 1918, more than one hundred structures dotted the Mobile Bay landscape. This unique pictorial retrospective explores the growth and change at Fort Morgan, allowing the reader a chance to step back in time to the days when our nation's military fortifications provided a sense of security and protection to every citizen. Included are images culled from the Fort Morgan Museum, the National Archives and Records, and private collections. These vintage photographs depict every aspect of the fort's history, from the damage caused by the Union siege guns to the days following World War II when the fort was temporarily turned into a resort, and from the Confederates who worked to strengthen Mobile's lower defense line to the devastation of the hurricanes in 1906 and 1916.
Fort Morgan
Author: Jack Friend
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738505749
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Following the War of 1812, the United States embarked upon a major building program to improve the nation's seacoast defenses. A project was begun on Mobile Bay that would take almost twelve years to complete, plagued by harsh conditions, a lack of resources, and financial burdens. The end result, completed and opened in March of 1834, was Fort Morgan. Fort Morgan has played many key roles in the nation's military. During the Civil War, Fort Morgan provided covering fire for blockade runners entering and leaving Mobile Bay. The fort fell into disrepair after the Civil War as military planners thought it had outlived its usefulness. Between 1895 and 1904, five modern reinforced concrete batteries rose from the sands. At the peak of operations between 1910 and 1918, more than one hundred structures dotted the Mobile Bay landscape. This unique pictorial retrospective explores the growth and change at Fort Morgan, allowing the reader a chance to step back in time to the days when our nation's military fortifications provided a sense of security and protection to every citizen. Included are images culled from the Fort Morgan Museum, the National Archives and Records, and private collections. These vintage photographs depict every aspect of the fort's history, from the damage caused by the Union siege guns to the days following World War II when the fort was temporarily turned into a resort, and from the Confederates who worked to strengthen Mobile's lower defense line to the devastation of the hurricanes in 1906 and 1916.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738505749
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Following the War of 1812, the United States embarked upon a major building program to improve the nation's seacoast defenses. A project was begun on Mobile Bay that would take almost twelve years to complete, plagued by harsh conditions, a lack of resources, and financial burdens. The end result, completed and opened in March of 1834, was Fort Morgan. Fort Morgan has played many key roles in the nation's military. During the Civil War, Fort Morgan provided covering fire for blockade runners entering and leaving Mobile Bay. The fort fell into disrepair after the Civil War as military planners thought it had outlived its usefulness. Between 1895 and 1904, five modern reinforced concrete batteries rose from the sands. At the peak of operations between 1910 and 1918, more than one hundred structures dotted the Mobile Bay landscape. This unique pictorial retrospective explores the growth and change at Fort Morgan, allowing the reader a chance to step back in time to the days when our nation's military fortifications provided a sense of security and protection to every citizen. Included are images culled from the Fort Morgan Museum, the National Archives and Records, and private collections. These vintage photographs depict every aspect of the fort's history, from the damage caused by the Union siege guns to the days following World War II when the fort was temporarily turned into a resort, and from the Confederates who worked to strengthen Mobile's lower defense line to the devastation of the hurricanes in 1906 and 1916.
Fort Morgan, Alabama
Author: Fort Morgan Historical Commission
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fort Morgan (Ala.)
Languages : en
Pages : 1
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fort Morgan (Ala.)
Languages : en
Pages : 1
Book Description
Fort Morgan
Author: Fort Morgan Historical Commission
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fort Morgan (Ala.)
Languages : en
Pages : 1
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fort Morgan (Ala.)
Languages : en
Pages : 1
Book Description
In View of the Mountains
Author: Jennifer Patten
Publisher: Jennifer Patten
ISBN: 1458123979
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Publisher: Jennifer Patten
ISBN: 1458123979
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Morgan County
Author: Brian Mack
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439655219
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Pioneers came by the thousands, drawn by the promise of wealth in the Rocky Mountains. The dry, arid plains were a pass-through to most, but a few hardy souls saw potential in the region. They faced the harshest conditions; howling winds, little rainfall, intense heat followed by bone-chilling cold, isolation, and hostile Native American tribes were constant threats to survival. The pioneers of Morgan County were men and women of vision, perseverance, and inner strength. They were problem solvers who dug reservoirs and irrigation canals, built roads and railroads, and created an economy out of what others refused to see. Today, Morgan County is a place of an active agricultural lifestyle, supported by the businesses in the area. Its rich cultural diversity encompasses residents whose countries of origin span the world.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439655219
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Pioneers came by the thousands, drawn by the promise of wealth in the Rocky Mountains. The dry, arid plains were a pass-through to most, but a few hardy souls saw potential in the region. They faced the harshest conditions; howling winds, little rainfall, intense heat followed by bone-chilling cold, isolation, and hostile Native American tribes were constant threats to survival. The pioneers of Morgan County were men and women of vision, perseverance, and inner strength. They were problem solvers who dug reservoirs and irrigation canals, built roads and railroads, and created an economy out of what others refused to see. Today, Morgan County is a place of an active agricultural lifestyle, supported by the businesses in the area. Its rich cultural diversity encompasses residents whose countries of origin span the world.
Fort Morgan Museum Exhibit Guide
Author: Fort Morgan Historical Commission
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fort Morgan (Ala.)
Languages : en
Pages : 1
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fort Morgan (Ala.)
Languages : en
Pages : 1
Book Description
The Haunting of Alabama
Author: Alan Brown
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1455622915
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
The definitive guide to the ghost stories and folklore of the Yellowhammer State—from a Confederate captain’s spirit to mansions plagued by the paranormal. Alabama’s haunted history is spotlighted in chapters that cover the ghostly escapades and happenings at Rawls Hotel, Heritage Bible College, the USS Alabama, Bayview Bridge, and Marion Military Institute, to name a few. Each entry provides a history of the establishment and offers the possible motivations behind the hauntings. Vivid descriptions of the setting, along with detailed eyewitness accounts, enable the reader to experience the hair-raising firsthand. Dip into this ghostly guide for a tour of more than forty haunted sites along with stories of their supernatural inhabitants. In each instance, skepticism abounds and the question remains—is there really a ghost?
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1455622915
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
The definitive guide to the ghost stories and folklore of the Yellowhammer State—from a Confederate captain’s spirit to mansions plagued by the paranormal. Alabama’s haunted history is spotlighted in chapters that cover the ghostly escapades and happenings at Rawls Hotel, Heritage Bible College, the USS Alabama, Bayview Bridge, and Marion Military Institute, to name a few. Each entry provides a history of the establishment and offers the possible motivations behind the hauntings. Vivid descriptions of the setting, along with detailed eyewitness accounts, enable the reader to experience the hair-raising firsthand. Dip into this ghostly guide for a tour of more than forty haunted sites along with stories of their supernatural inhabitants. In each instance, skepticism abounds and the question remains—is there really a ghost?
Little Gems from Fort Morgan, the Cradle of American History
Author: Hatchett Chandler
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fort Morgan (Ala.)
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fort Morgan (Ala.)
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
Facts about the Fort Morgan Country
Report of the Superintendent ... Showing the Progress of the Work
Author: U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 914
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 914
Book Description