Listen closely to the lapping of the river and the swaying of the tree tops and you will hear the ghosts of Blakeley's past - the pre-historic Indians, French adventurers, Apalachee Indians, settlers from New England, soldiers from the North and the South fighting the last major battle of the Civil War.
Here was an Apalachee Indian Village (1704 - 1765), a French plantation, a booming 1820's riverfront town that rivaled and surpassed Mobile, the first courthouse and the county seat of Baldwin County.
Time and nature have been kind to Blakeley, preserving its historic site and its natural attractions. Dedicated preservationists and naturalists have saved this land for you and future generations. So whether you are looking for a good birding trail, an afternoon stroll with the family, a lesson in Civil War history, or just a scenic drive with the top down, this is the place to be.
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| - 5.5 miles of unspoiled Civil War fortifications
- Nature trails lead into unsurpassed and unusually beautiful areas
- A quarter mile of waterfront boardwalk with two observation decks on the Tensaw River
- Observation kiosk for birders
- 10.5 miles of walking, bicycling, and horseback riding trails
- 31 primitive campsites
- Three major family picnic areas, including a large octagonal pavillion
- Two "Squirrels Nests"
- Two ponds
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| Historic Blakeley State Park Operated by the Historic Blakeley Authority of the State of Alabama 34745 State Highway 225 Spanish Fort, AL 36577 (251) 626-0798 www.blakeleypark.org OPEN 9:00 am - 5:00 pm DAILY |
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