History of Mobile, Alabama - Wikipedia
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 1817.
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, …
History of Mobile - Mobile County, Alabama - Genealogy Trails
By an act of the legislature of the Mississippi Territory, December 18, 1812, four months before the surrender of Mobile, Mobile County was established, its area comprising all the country south of the 31st parallel that was bounded on the east by Perdido River and on the west by the dividing ridge separating Mobile and Pascagoula Rivers.
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.
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 - …
History of Mobile, Alabama
One of the oldest cities in the United States, Mobile is the seat of Mobile County in the southwestern corner of Alabama along Interstate Highway 10, on the banks of the Mobile River. As a port city, its influences were shaped by the varied cargoes and exotic travelers that constantly passed through.
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MOBILE - EOA
Sep 25, 2008 · 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 hinterland.
Explore Historical Mobile, AL | Museums & Historic Homes
Brush up on your trivia at the History Museum of Mobile, explore the battlegrounds of Forts Morgan, Gaines and Condé, or simply walk the streets of historic downtown.
Encyclopedia | Mobile Encyclopedia
By the 1820s, Mobile became a major exporting center for Alabama and the South to markets in the northeast and Europe. Cotton proved to be the most profitable export of antebellum Mobile, and the city's economic fortunes prospered along with the …