MILITARY FORTS AND BATTERIES
The Florida unit of Gulf Islands National Seashore has the largest collection of 19th century forts and batteries open to the public of any National Park on the east coast. An additional fort, Fort Massachusetts, is part of the Mississippi unit of the park and it is open as well. Located on Ship Island, a visit requires a ferry trip or a voyage in your own boat.
For complete information on each fort or battery in the Florida unit of the park, please visit the following web pages:
FORT PICKENS AREA
Batteries Cullman and Sevier (closed)
FORT BARRANCAS AREA
PERDIDO KEY AREA
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Last updated on April 27, 2022