Historical Markers in Baldwin County, Alabama
173d Airborne Brigade (Sep)
1814 - 1977
1st Division, U.S. Colored Troops
32 Pounder Sea Coast Defense Gun
6.4” (100 pounder) Parrott Rifle / 7” Brooke Rifle
A County Older Than the State, Baldwin County
Alabama
Albert Carey Danner
All Gave Some - Some Gave All
Baldwin County Eternal Flame Veterans Memorial
Baldwin County Korean War Monument
Baldwin County Vietnam War Memorial
Baldwin County World War II Memorial
Baldwin County WWI Monument
Bartram’s Trail
Battery Dearborn (1900-1924)
Battery Schenck (1899-1923)
Battery Thomas (1898-1917)
Battle of Blakeley
Bay Circle
Bay Minette Korean War Memorial
Bay Minette, Alabama
Bay of the Holy Spirit
Bottle Creek Site
Brodbeck and Zundel General Merchandise Store
Caisson Trace
Camp Withers
Citadel (1825-1865)
City of Daphne
City of Foley
City of Foley Camellia Walk
Cobb's Light
Colonia Italiana 1888-The Beautiful Forest / The Founding Fathers of the Italian Colony
Colors of Significance: Historic Flags of Mobile Point
Confederate Drive
Confederate Main Line of Resistance
Confederate Redoubt No. 3 / Gibson’s Brigade
Confederate Redoubt No. 4 / Holtzclaw's Brigade
Confederate Redoubt No. 5 / Ector's Brigade
Confederate Rest Cemetery
Craig Turner Sheldon
"Damn The Torpedoes!" The Campaigns for Mobile, 1864 - 1865
Daphne United Methodist Church
Fairhope Museum of History
First Battle of Fort Bowyer
First Creek War
Fort Blakeley (Fort Blakely*)
Fort Bowyer
Fort Bowyer War of 1812
Fort McDermott
Fort McDermott
Fort Mims
Fort Mims And The Creek Indian War, 1813-14
Fort Mims Massacre
Ft. McDermott Confederate Memorial Park
Fuller Memorial Park
Gen. Bernardo de Galvez
Gulf Shores Community
Here ends the Alabama Scenic River Trail
Historic Stockton / Old Schoolyard Park
History of Lottie, Alabama
Indian Village Achuse
Jenkins Farm / Jenkins Farmhouse
Josephine
Judge Harry Toulmin
Kennedy Mill, c.1811
Land, Capital, Labor
Little Bethel Baptist Church:
Magnolia Springs, Alabama
Major Robert Farmar Plantation
Marietta Johnson
Navy Cove / Pilot Town
Noble Leslie DeVotie
Officer’s Row
Orange Beach Community Cemetery
Orange Beach Municipal Complex
Orange Beach, Alabama
Panama Mount
Patriot's Point Memorial
Peace Magazine (1902-1924)
Perdido Pass
Perdido Vineyards
Post Hospital Complex
Public Education in Baldwin County / Little Red Schoolhouse Historic Site
Red Fort
Redoubt Six
Revolutionary War Battlefield and Burial Ground at Spanish Fort (1780-1781)
Romar Beach
Saluda Hill Cemetery
Sea Coast Mortar
Second Battle of Fort Bowyer
Site of Baldwin County's First Courthouse
Site Of The Naval Battery
Sonora Community / Sonora School and Community Hall
Spanish Fort
Spanish Fort
Stockton Presbyterian Church
Stop 7 Fort McDermott:
Stop 8 The Eighth Iowa Line:
Summerdale / Summerdale's Turpentine Still
Tears of Sorrow
The 8th Iowa Infantry
The Apalachee Village
The Battery Bailey
The Battery Lincoln
The Battle of Fort Blakeley
The Battle of Fort Blakely
The Battle of Mobile Bay
The Bottle Creek Site
The Charles Swift Family / Swift Coles Historic Home
The Citadel
The Eastern Shore Trail
The Final Assault
The Mound Line
The Overland Campaign
The Pride of Seven Flags
"The Shells Were Bursting All Around Us"
The Siege of Fort Blakeley
The Society War of 1812 in the State of Alabama
The Springs
The Town of Blakeley
The Union First Parallel / Union Siege Battery No. 16
The United States Colored Troops (USCT) at the Battle of Fort Blakeley
U.S. Model 1918M1 155mm Gun and Model 1918A1 Carriage
Union Artillery Batteries
Union Siege Battery No. 1
Union Siege Battery No. 21 / 3rd Brigade of Carr's Division
Vicinity of Salt Works and Camp Anderson
Welcome to the Fairhope Pier
Women's Veterans Memorial
“Damn The Torpedoes!”
About Baldwin County
Baldwin County Timeline
Baldwin County, AL, located on the Gulf Coast, has a rich and diverse history that dates back thousands of years. The area was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, such as the Creek, Choctaw, and Chickasaw, who relied on the abundant natural resources of the region for their livelihoods.
In the 16th century, Spanish explorers arrived in the area and claimed it as part of their territory. They established settlements and missions, but their presence was short-lived as the French, British, and eventually the United States asserted control over the region. The county is named after Abraham Baldwin, a delegate from Georgia who signed the U.S. Constitution.
During the 19th century, Baldwin County became an important hub for shipping and commerce due to its strategic location and access to waterways. The towns of Daphne, Fairhope, and Bay Minette thrived as trading centers, attracting settlers from various backgrounds and cultures. The county also played a significant role in the Civil War, with some areas supporting the Confederacy and others remaining Unionist.
In the early 20th century, Baldwin County experienced a period of economic growth and development. The discovery of oil and natural gas reserves in the region brought new opportunities, and agriculture, particularly the growth of timber and citrus, continued to be important industries. The county also became a popular tourist destination, known for its pristine beaches and charming towns.
Today, Baldwin County remains a vibrant and growing community. It is one of the fastest-growing counties in Alabama, experiencing a boom in residential and commercial development. The county's rich history and natural beauty continue to attract visitors and residents alike, making it a desirable place to live, work, and play.
In the 16th century, Spanish explorers arrived in the area and claimed it as part of their territory. They established settlements and missions, but their presence was short-lived as the French, British, and eventually the United States asserted control over the region. The county is named after Abraham Baldwin, a delegate from Georgia who signed the U.S. Constitution.
During the 19th century, Baldwin County became an important hub for shipping and commerce due to its strategic location and access to waterways. The towns of Daphne, Fairhope, and Bay Minette thrived as trading centers, attracting settlers from various backgrounds and cultures. The county also played a significant role in the Civil War, with some areas supporting the Confederacy and others remaining Unionist.
In the early 20th century, Baldwin County experienced a period of economic growth and development. The discovery of oil and natural gas reserves in the region brought new opportunities, and agriculture, particularly the growth of timber and citrus, continued to be important industries. The county also became a popular tourist destination, known for its pristine beaches and charming towns.
Today, Baldwin County remains a vibrant and growing community. It is one of the fastest-growing counties in Alabama, experiencing a boom in residential and commercial development. The county's rich history and natural beauty continue to attract visitors and residents alike, making it a desirable place to live, work, and play.
Baldwin County Timeline
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Baldwin County, Alabama.
- 1800 - Baldwin County was established on December 21.
- 1809 - The county seat was established in Blakeley.
- 1868 - The county seat was moved to Daphne.
- 1901 - The county seat was moved to Bay Minette.
- 1907 - The first Baldwin County Courthouse was built in Bay Minette.
- 2005 - Hurricane Katrina caused significant damage in the county.
- 2010 - The population of Baldwin County exceeded 180,000 residents.