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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MJJ_to-jean-baptiste-lemoyne_Mobile-AL.html
Native of Montreal, Canada, Naval Officer of France, Governor of Louisiana and Founder of the first Capital, Mobile, in 1711. Born 1680 — Died 1768 —— With the Genius to create an Empire and the Courage to maintain it pat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MJH_cathedral-basilica-of-the-immaculate-conception-archdiocese-of-mobile_Mobile-AL.html
Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Parish established in 1703 by John-Baptiste del la Croix, Bishop of Québec, while Mobile served as capital of Louisiana. Oldest religious congregation of any denomination in Alabama and the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MJ0_joe-cain_Mobile-AL.html
Joseph Stillwell Cain, Jr. was born along Dauphin Street in Mobile, Alabama. Joe served as a clerk for the city, and developed many mystic societies within the city. The Civil War brought all Mardi Gras Festivities to a halt. Cain had participated…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MIS_10-rifled-sea-coast-columbiad_Mobile-AL.html
Manufactured at Tredegar Iron Works Richmond, Virginia CSA This cannon was used by Alabama Confederate Forces in the defense of Mobile during the War for Southern Independence from 1861-1865. It was mounted at Ft. Powell, guarding the e…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MFW_the-convent-of-mercy_Mobile-AL.html
On this site in 1884 the Sisters of Mercy established the Convent of Mercy. In 1908 the front building, the convent, was constructed and in 1927 the adjacent school building was occupied by pupils attending Convent of Mercy Academy. The school clo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MF3_the-bee-hive_Mobile-AL.html
The congregation of Government Street United Methodist Church, Methodism's Mother Church in Mobile, began in 1826 on Franklin Street. Called "The Bee Hive" because of its activity, it sent "swarms" throughout the city to form new congregations. A …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MF2_home-of-raphael-semmes_Mobile-AL.html
Rear Admiral, Confederate States Navy, Brigadier General, Confederate States Army, Commander of the Alabama, the greatest sea raider of all times. — — — — In this house, a gift of the people of Mobile, Admir…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MF1_big-zion-african-methodist-episcopal-zion-church_Mobile-AL.html
This congregation originated in 1842 with a group of slaves who worshipped in their masters' church, a Methodist congregation. They were required to move to a small house provided for them. Their perseverance and faith held them together through a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MF0_w-h-council-traditional-school_Mobile-AL.html
Council Traditional School was founded and opened in 1910. It is named in honor of William Hooper Councill, a former slave who was the founder of Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, Alabama. This building was erected in 1910 and underwent restor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MEZ_st-louis-street-missionary-baptist-church_Mobile-AL.html
The church was organized in 1853 by ten African-Americans who were former members of Stone Street Baptist Church. It is the second oldest Missionary Baptist Church in Alabama. The first three pastors were Caucasian; however, following passage of t…
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