Oakleigh

Oakleigh (HM1FJR)

Location: Mobile, AL 36604 Mobile County
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Country: United States of America
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N 30° 40.87', W 88° 3.596'

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Started in 1833 by James Roper on a Spanish land grant, "Oakleigh" was named for the magnificent oaks around it. The "T" shaped dwelling with elegant parlors and curved outside stairway from the brick terrace to front gallery was well suited for semitropical climate. Many famous visitors, including President James Garfield were entertained here. It was included in the Historic American Building Survey and the National Register of Historic Places.



Acquired by City of Mobile in 1955. Now operated as a museum by Historic Mobile Preservation Society, it reflects antebellum life in this city.
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HM NumberHM1FJR
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Year Placed1985
Placed ByAlabama Historical Association - Historic Mobile Preservation Society
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Saturday, September 27th, 2014 at 9:27pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16R E 398474 N 3394747
Decimal Degrees30.68116667, -88.05993333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 30° 40.87', W 88° 3.596'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds30° 40' 52.2" N, 88° 3' 35.76" W
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Area Code(s)251
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 300-326 Oakleigh Pl, Mobile AL 36604, US
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