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Mt. Vernon Barracks Historic Marker

Mt. Vernon | Mobile County

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The marker documents the imprisonment of Chiricahua Apaches, including the noted warrior Geronimo, from April of 1887 until May of 1894, at the Mt. Vernon Barracks. Mt. Vernon Hospital, later Searcy Hospital, was established ar the site in 1902. It is closed to the public.

Street Address:

Coy Smith Hwy.
Mt. Vernon, AL 36560

Mailing Address:

1565 Boyles Ave.
Mt. Vernon, AL 36560

Phone:

251-829-6633

Admission:

Free