Tag: History
Tales From The Graveyard
The unearthed history of some of Church Street Graveyard's lesser-known residents.
Raphael Semmes: Patriot or Pirate?
Behind Admiral Semmes' storied reputation.
Greater Gulf State Fair, 1971
Take a spin at the 1971 Greater Gulf State Fair.
Ask McGehee: Why was the recently-restored fountain in Bienville Square dedicated to George Ketchum?
Discover the history behind Bienville Square's recently-restored fountain and its dedication to Dr. George Ketchum, a key figure in Mobile's public health and water supply advancements.
Wartown Bowl: Crimson Tide’s 1942 Victory in Mobile
How one Alabama Crimson Tide football game brought joy to Mobilians in the wake of Pearl Harbor and the Port City industry boom.
The Unrealized Tower Fort of Mobile BayÂ
Discover Mobile Bay's unrealized Tower Fort, its ambitious plans, and the intriguing history behind why it was never built.
The Baldwin
Set sail from the Eastern Shore on a classic bay boat, The Baldwin
Remains of Fort Tracy
Discover the remains of Fort Tracy, a Confederate fortification on the west bank of the Blakeley River.
Major Uriah Blue: Forgotten Legend of the Creek War and the War of 1812
Follow the escapades of the forgotten Forrest Gump of the War of 1812, Major Uriah Blue.
Mobile’s Chighizola House: The Patina and Perfection of Preservation
After years on MB’s list of places in peril, a landmark of downtown Mobile is poised for renovation and ready for
its next chapter.
