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A Brief History
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Mobile, Alabama is a city in southwestern Alabama. Its population is 196,278 as of 1990, and Mobile serves as a port of entry on Mobile Bay at the mouth of the Mobile River. Alaabama's only seaport, and one of the busiest in the United States, Mobile is an outlet for hte agricultural and mineral products of the state. Mobile retains an old Southern and French flavor, and it is known for its magnificent gardens and old houses, many of which are decorated with elaborate wrought-i ron work. For in-depth information about Mobile's beginnings chick outMSN.com's Encarta.
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Bellingrath Gardens & Home
12401 Bellingrath Rd., Theodore - 334-973-2217 |
- Experience 65 landscaped acres. Tour Bellingrath Museum Home. Explore Ecological Bayou Boardwalk. Relax aboard Southern Belle river cruise. Magic Christmas Light Display. Gift shop. Cafe.
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Dauphin Island Park and Beach Board
Dauphin Island - 334-861-3607 |
- Maintains Historic Fort Gaines, the Dauphin Island Campground, the public fishing pier, the Audubon Bird Sanctuary and several small parks.
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Mobile Botanical Gardens
5151 Museum Dr. - 334-342-0555 |
- The 100-acre Mobile Botanical Gardens offers a rare oasis of nature's splendor for walking and picnicking while enjoying the cultivated areas and nature trails. Free Admission.
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USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
2703 Battleship Parkway (Highway 90/98) just off Interstate 10 - Exits 27 or 30 334-433-2703 |
- Explore a mighty battleship, winner of nine battle stars in World War II. Stroll stem to stern on the World War II Submarine USS Drum. Admission Charged.
For compelte information click here - USS Battleship Memorial Park
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