Mobile first became a part of the United States in 1813, when it was captured by American forces and added to the Mississippi Territory, then later re-zoned into the Alabama Territory in August …

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 …

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 …

Aboriginal evidences in the shape of shell-heaps, mounds and cemeteries are met with in many parts of the county, though mostly along the Mobile River and on the coast. The section was …

The History Museum of Mobile is where Mobile’s story begins! Four sites - the History Museum of Mobile, Clotilda: The Exhibition at the Africatown Heritage House, Colonial Fort Condé, and …

The Mobile & Ohio Railroad, connecting Mobile with Columbus, Kentucky and passing through Atmore, Alabama, along the Florida border, was completed just in time for the Civil War. The …

Ellicott’s Stone When Spain took Mobile, it became part of Spanish West Florida. As American settlers began to move south and westward, the northern boundary between the United States …

Settling on Pensacola Bay, Luna divided his forces to move inland and by way of the Mobile and Alabama Rivers into what is today south Alabama. Due to a hurricane, misfortune, and famine …

Mobile was founded by the Le Moyne brothers in 1702, on a bay bearing the same name. The Le Moynes were French adventurers and traders who also founded the city of New Orleans.

Jan 2, 2025 · As one of the oldest cities on the Gulf Coast, Mobile has plenty of stories to tell. To further immerse yourself in our history, check out 10 of the most historic sites and places …