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.
Mobile
Founded in 1702 as the original capital of the Louisiana Territory and nestled along the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, few other cities can boast such a rich history and prime location. Visitors marvel at the area’s sheer beauty, modern architecture, amazing museums, and famous seafood creations. Historical and cultural attractions include the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, 
Bellingrath Gardens and Home, 
Oakleigh Historic House Museum, Bragg Mitchell Mansion, 
Admiral Raphael Semmes House, 
The Museum of Mobile, the Gulf Coast Exploreum, and Fort Conde, its official visitor center. 
Magnolia Grove, featuring three golf courses and a variety of scenery, is on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Mobile is not only the home of the first-known Mardi Gras celebration in 1703 (yes, even before New Orleans), but also the modern American's family Mardi Gras delighting 200,000+ visitors annually from around town and across the nation. This magnificent celebration lasts for nearly two weeks and culminates on Fat Tuesday, the day before Lent. Mobile is just an hour's drive from Alabama's beautiful Gulf Coast beaches. Visit www.mobile.org for more information.
Attractions
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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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
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
Journey through the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, one of Alabama's 10 natural wonders. Wilderness wetland ecosystem, home to state's largest alligator population.
Admission: Admission charged
Accepted: Personal Checks
In-shore saltwater charter fishing along the Alabama Gulf Coast. Target game fish such as redfish and sea trout with light tackle.
Admission: Unknown
800 booths under the same roof. Extraordinary experience, and a must-see for everyone. Clean, modern facilities.
Admission: Free
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