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Real Name: Keewee
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Keeweechic's Mobile

by keeweechic - last update: Jul 31, 2006

Mobile has always done well because of its location – deep bay and harbour area which offered a perfect shipping port. Dauphin Island and the islands of the Gulf Shores were also ideal for military strategists. This is where they built strong forts to assure that only those they wanted in the bay were allowed in. There are many historic forts still around to show life into the past. Mobiles name is believed to come from a Choctaw Indian word for "paddlers." . From 1702-63 the area was occupied by the French and then by the British from 1763-80, and by the Spanish from 1780-1813.

It is believed that Prince Madoc of Wales first discovered Mobile Bay in 1170. In 1510, Amerigo Vespucci was thought to have mapped Mobile Bay. He was kindly received by the native Indians who lived on both shores of the bay. The city of Mobile is the county seat. Both the city and the county derive their name from Fort Louis de la Mobile, a French fortification erected near Mount Vernon in 1702.

There are wonderful grand houses and buildings within Mobile. I was pleasantly surprised by the area as a whole. The Battleship Memorial Park was a worthwhile visit too.
Photos which are taken by myself and all headings are copyright and digitally marked. Please do not use them without permission. Thanks.
(c) keeweechic 2001-2006 (copyright)

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OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 20 - Photos: 20
 
Restaurants
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Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
Tips: 5 - Photos: 5
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
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Transportation
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Local Customs
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Packing ListsShopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
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keeweechic's Mobile Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Battleship Memorial Park- 6
Aircraft Pavilion - Battleship Memorial ParkSeptember, 2002 7
USS Drum - SubmarineSeptember, 2002 8
USS AlabamaSeptember, 2002 5
Fort CondeSeptember, 2002 7

Comments for keeweechic about Mobile
Toyin Tue Aug 22, 2006 07:09 UTC
 I was enthused by the name Mobile, and your dicriptions were excellent. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
fromtheham Sat Jul 2, 2005 00:38 UTC
 no homeless people in the parks in Mobile at night, really. The city tries to kick them all out at sundown.
traveldave Tue Nov 2, 2004 22:16 UTC
 I enjoyed reading about your trip to Mobile, as I will be going to Alabama in a couple of weeks. I won't make it to Mobile, but will be visiting Birmingham.
sim1 Sun Oct 24, 2004 10:25 UTC
 Great page and travelogues Keewee with beautiful photos and excellent tips! It is so much fun to virtually discover these 'to me unknown' places in the USA! Thanks :-)))
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