Raphael Semmes moved to Alabama in 1842. When Alabama withdrew from the Union in 1861, Semmes resigned from the U.S. Navy and was Commissioned a commander in the confederate Navy. He was promoted to Captain and assumed command of the C.S.S. Alabama.
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160-acre sanctuary with trail system to freshwater lake, dune system, gulf beaches, swamp, hardwood forest. Dauphin Island was selected as one of top birding locations in nation.
Admission: Free
Beautiful, forgiving course overlooking lakes at Municipal Park. Owned and operated by City of Mobile.
Number of holes: 18
Par: 72
Championship Yardage: 6850 yds.
Admission: Unknown
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Fun course. Best-drained course on the Gulf Coast. Daily lunch specials, competitive rates.
Admission: Unknown
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Nestled among oaks, Spanish moss and the scenic Fowl River, the 65-acre estate gardens of Bellingrath includes a Rose Garden, an Asian American Garden, formal garden terraces and border and an Ecological Bayou Boardwalk. Guests may visit the Bellingrath Museum Home, which is filled with pri
Admission: Admission Charged
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Offering the specialty items that garden lovers seek, including one-of-the-kind items, and plants commonly found along the Gulf Coast.
Admission: Unknown
Church organized in 1842, now one of the oldest Black institutions in Mobile. Originally named Little Zion, but after extensive remodeling in 1896, renamed Big Zion.
Admission: Free
One of Gulf Coast's grandest estates and most photographed building in Mobile today. 20-room mansion, built in 1855, offers visitors rare opportunity to glimpse life as lived in Old South. Available for rental.
Admission: Admission charged
Accepted: Travelers Checks
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Four-day Western Caribbean excursion from Mobile. Sailing aboard the cruise ship, Holiday on these dates: Jan 13 & 27, Feb. 10 & 24, Mar. 10 & 24, Apr. 7. Check the Web site for other cruises and booking information.
Admission: Unknown
Roman basilica design, built on Spanish burial grounds in the heart of Mobile's Old Town. Features German art glass windows, bronze canopy over altar, 14 handcarved statues.
Admission: Unknown
Site of Alabama's oldest Protestant church. Features Tiffany stained-glass windows. North of Fort Conde, downtown.
Admission: Free
More than 35,000 square feet of collectibles, gifts, holiday decorations, religious art of the South, homemade fudge and candies, coffee and tea from around the world.
Admission: Free
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
Built in 1822–24. Owned by National Society of Colonial Dames in America. Period antiques and decorative arts depicting 5 periods of historic Mobile. Original cannons from French Fort Condé and English Fort Charlotte.
Admission: Admission charged
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
In addition to being the resting place for 1,100 Confederate war dead, the COnfederate Rest portion of Historic Magnolia Cemetary contains Civil War monuments and a memorial to the men who died aboard the Mobile-built C.S.S. Hunley submarine in Charleston Harbor in 1864.
Admission: Free
State Docks public cruises, July 4th fireworks BBQ cruise, group tours, private parties. Year-round charters.
Admission: Admission charged
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
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Resort commercial 75ft height allowed for sale.
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