Mobile (/ moʊˈbiːl / moh-BEEL, French: [mɔbil] ⓘ) is a city and the county seat of Mobile County, Alabama, United States.

Mobile was founded as the capital of colonial French Louisiana in 1702 and remained a part of New France for over 60 years. During 1720, when France warred with Spain, Mobile was on …

Jul 18, 2023 · From exploring the profound history of the Clotilda to celebrating Carnival at the oldest Mardi Gras event in the country, these are the best things to do in Mobile.

The Old Mobile Site was the location of the French settlement La Mobile and the associated Fort Louis de La Louisiane, in the French colony of New France in North America, from 1702 until …

Jan 3, 2001 · Drawing of Fort Louis de la Louisiane from a 1705 map of Old Mobile. The Old Mobile Site is the archeological remains of the first permanent French colonial settlement and …

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 …

2 days ago · Mobile is Alabama’s oldest city. Founded in 1702, the shipping port has been ruled by France, Great Britain, and Spain, creating a melting pot of people, architecture, and cuisine. …

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 …

Feb 1, 2018 · But these days, bragging rights are a tourism draw so the claims in a story on NOLA.com saying Louisiana's Mardi Gras celebration predates Mobile's by four years are, to …

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 …