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.
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 - 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.
Timeline of Mobile, Alabama - Wikipedia
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Mobile, Alabama, USA. 1702 - Fort Louis de la Mobile founded by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville of Montreal. [1] 1703 - Mardi Gras begins. [2] 1722 - French Louisiana capital relocated from Mobile to New Orleans. [3] 1723 - …
Mobile - alabamahistory
The Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley encompasses much of the early history of aviation in Alabama, including Monroe Park where aerial experimenter John Fowler displayed his flying machine designs. The fairgrounds located adjacent to Monroe Park were utilized for early aerial exhibitions.
Tracking Down the Past: Mobile - HistoryNet
Oct 11, 2019 · The city of Mobile, Alabama’s largest, has long been over- shadowed by New Orleans, its neighbor to the west. But those who have traveled to this dynamic, vibrant city know its cosmopolitan charm and progressive development rivals the Crescent City and all its other Southern neighbors.
Explore Historical Mobile, AL | Museums & Historic Homes
As the oldest city in Alabama, Mobile has a rich past spanning centuries. French, Spanish, British, Creole, Catholic, Greek and African legacies have influenced everything from architecture to cuisine, creating a miniature melting pot in the Port City.
History of Mobile, Alabama, USA - GREENERPASTURE
In 1702, Mobile, Alabama, was established by French settlers as the first capital of colonial French Louisiana. Led by Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville and his brother Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, the French founded Mobile as a strategic port and trading post.
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.
Mobile, AL History Timeline - Important Dates & People
Timeline of important dates and major events in the history of Mobile, AL. Illustrated list of events and people from our today in history archives.