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. During its 22
Mobile, AL Historic HomesOne of Gulf Coast's grandest estates and most photographed building in Mobile today. 20-room mansion, built in 1855, offers v...
Bayfront property with .25-mi./.4 km pier, swimming, picnic areas, landscaped rose garden and duck pond with fountains, all f...
Partially reconstructed 1724 French fort in downtown Mobile. Period costumed guides. Demonstrations of cannon and musket firi...