Dauphin Island, Alabama, Historic Sign

"Dauphin Island, Alabama, Historic Sign" by Catherine Sherman. This sign with historic information stands in front of the Dauphin Island, Alabama, Town Hall. Dauphin Island, on the Gulf of Mexico, is known for its white sand beaches. The island sits at the entrance to Mobile Bay, where the prominently positioned 19th-century Fort Gaines features original cannons and a look at the living quarters and working areas of this historic fortification. The Audubon Bird Sanctuary on the island is a refuge to wildlife year-round, including alligators and turtles in the lakes, and is an important stop for migrating birds. The Dauphin Island Sea Lab's Estuarium offers aquariums and a living marsh boardwalk. Ferry services takes travelers across the mouth of Mobile Bay from a port on the east end of Dauphin Island to Fort Morgan on the east side of the bay. In the background is the Little Red School House, which served as the island's elementary school for many years, is now a welcome center, community center and library. The historic building, which served as the island's elementary school for many years, is now a welcome center, community center and library. The Little Red School House was constructed in 1930 on the east end of Dauphin Island. It had an average of about 70 students of kindergarten through sixth grade. The school was in service until the 2015-2016 school year, when a new elementary school was opened.