Mobile | Population, History, Facts, & Map | Britannica
Mobile, city, seat (1812) of Mobile county, southwestern Alabama, U.S. It lies on Mobile Bay (an arm of the Gulf of Mexico) at the mouth of the Mobile River and is a river port and Alabama’s only seaport. The site was explored by Spaniards as early as 1519.
Explore Historical Mobile, AL | Museums & Historic Homes
Explore historical Mobile, AL and visit attractions like the History Museum of Mobile, Mobile Carnival Museum or take an Underground Railroad bike tour.
Mobile, AL History | Mardi Gras History & Carnival - Visit Mobile Alabama
Explore the 300 years of Mobile, AL history. Learn about the origins of Mardi Gras and the oldest Carnival, or read about the infamous ship, the Clotilda.
History of Mobile, Alabama - Wikipedia
A detail of Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville's 1732 map of Louisiana showing Mobile Bay, the Mobile colony (Fort Condé de la Mobile), many rivers, bays, Native American settlements & Isle Dauphine.
Mobile - Encyclopedia of Alabama
Mar 26, 2024 · RSA Buildings in Mobile Founded by the French in 1702, Mobile is Alabama's oldest city and a major port facility for the region. The city's three centuries of history have been inextricably tied to the development of its port and the economic prosperity of the adjoining area.
Mobile, Alabama | Advisory Council on Historic Preservation - ACHP
Mobile, Alabama (population 198,915) has a history spanning 300 years. Settled in 1702, it was the first capital of the French territory of Louisiana. Mobile was the site of America's first known Mardi Gras celebration, and the city still celebrates Mardi Gras as a major holiday.
Old Mobile Site - U.S. National Park Service
Jan 3, 2001 · The Old Mobile Site is the archeological remains of the first permanent French colonial settlement and the earliest European town on the Gulf Coast of the United States. Also known by the name of the settlement's fort, Fort Louis de la Louisiane, it was the first colonial capital of French Louisiana.
The Fascinating History of Mobile AL - The Mobile Rundown
Mobile has been around longer than any other Alabama city, so it naturally has a fascinating history that spans many decades. From its architecture to its food, this Port City is a small melting pot thanks to the influence of French, Spanish, British, …
Mobile: History - French Establish First Settlement - City-Data.com
Mobile's long-term French and Spanish heritage make it unique in Alabama and places the city among the elite urban centers of the South. In 2002, Mobile celebrated its 300th birthday with events around the city.
Encyclopedia | Mobile Encyclopedia
Mobile, Alabama is a major city located on the Gulf Coast of the United States. It is the second most populous city in the state and serves as a hub for industry, commerce, and transportation in the region.