It serves the communities of Bluffton and Fort Gaines, Georgia.

It is located across the street from historic Fort Gaines.

Fort Gaines also offers a large and well-equipped campground; (205) 861-2742.

Fort Gaines on the eastern tip of the island was built between 1821 and 1848.

The old walled Fort Gaines is on the east end of Dauphin Island.

Its county seat is Fort Gaines.

Both forces then began bombarding Fort Gaines, with the heavy naval shells easily passing through the fort's walls.

Fort Gaines is open 9 to 5 daily.

The fleet was not ready to move yet, so the defenders were able to rush additional forces to Fort Gaines.

Col. Anderson at Fort Gaines held out longer, although he faced a more formidable foe.