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 & Isle Dauphine.

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 begins. [2] 1722 - French Louisiana capital relocated from Mobile to New Orleans. [3] 1723 - …

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 be the center of Indian influence and diplomacy, mainly through the domination of …

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 events around the city.

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 region and played a significant role in the colonization of the Americas.

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 melting pot thanks to the influence of French, Spanish, British, …

Sep 25, 2008 · 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 been inextricably tied to the development of its port and the economic prosperity of the adjoining hinterland.

The Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley encompasses much of the early history of aviation in Alabama, including Monroe Park where aerial experimenter John Fowler displayed his flying machine designs. The fairgrounds located adjacent to Monroe Park were utilized for early aerial exhibitions.

The line includes information on the founding, founders or builders of colonial Mobile, New Orleans, Dauphin Island and Pensacola. Generally the presentation includes an assertion (e.g. birth or baptism)