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 & …

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 …

In 1722 Mobile ceased to be the capital of Louisiana, which was transferred to New Orleans, but the former town, owing to its proximity to the large and powerful Indian nations, continued to …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

Jun 23, 2024 · The History of Mobile, Alabama. Mobile, Alabama, founded by the French in 1702, holds the distinction of being Alabama’s oldest city. It served as a major port facility for the …

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 …

Feb 8, 2018 · New Orleans eventually became the kingpin of Mardi Gras, but it started as a thought from Alabama’s oldest city. In 1830, a group of men in Mobile started a New Year’s …