The Battery Bailey

Historical marker location:

Fort Morgan, Alabama

( Memorial can be reached from Fort Morgan Road (Alabama Route 180) 2 miles west of Dune Drive, on the right when traveling west.)

Position of the 2nd Connecticut Light Artillery August 20-25, 1864.

The University of Alabama was the site of one of the most dramatic moments in college football history. In 1970, legendary Alabama head coach Bear Bryant walked onto the field during a game against Southern California and ordered his team to remove their helmets as a sign of respect for the recent passing of USC's coach.