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In Fort Morgan, tranquility isn't just a word. It's a way of life. 

HISTORY

There is perhaps no other milirary site in Alabama more significant than Fort Morgan. Although construction of Fort Morgan didn't begin until 1819, the site's military history atually dates back to the 1780's when it was originally home to Fort Bower - a fort involved in the War of 1812.  Fort Morgan was completed in 1834 and has guarded Mobile Bay ever since.  "The fort is essentially a time capsule because there has been very little encrouchment on the site", says Mike Baily, Fort Morgan's site and education director. "You can look at the fort and almost see the evolution of American seacoat fortification history, from 1819 when the fort began all the way to WWII."

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In today's Gulf Coast market, building a new home rarely seems to cross the minds of many buyers.  In fact, most potential buyers would say, "Why Build?"  That's a completely logical question, especially when there is still a large inventory of unsold homes for sale.  But the reality is that it's not always easy finding an existing home that will meet your expectations. 

Since the real estate crash in 2007, there has been very little new construction offered in the area.  So, even if you are able to find a home that comes close to meeting your criteria, chances are it will still need updating and repair work.

New construction actually provides several benefits to the homeowner, most importantly the new building codes.  Today's codes not only exceed…

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