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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Aug 3, 2014 · Mobile, Alabama is a historic and charming city on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Settled by the French in 1702, it is home to the oldest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States. It …

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'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 …

Mobile, Alabama (population 198,915) has a history spanning 300 years. Settled in 1702, it was the first capital of the French territory of Louisiana. Mobile was the site of America's first known …

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.