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-month career as a commerce raider, the Alabama cruised for nearly 75,000 miles and captured 65 union vessels worth more than $6 million. The Alabama was sunk off the coast of Cherbourg, France, on June 2, 1864, by the U.S.S. Kearsage.
65-acre gardens boast a bloom every day of the year. Tour 15-room museum home and The Bayou Boardwalk. Southern Belle sightseeing river cruise. Magic Christmas in Lights. Café
Mobile, AL GardensExplore mighty battleship, winner of 9 battle stars in World War II. See Mach 3 A-12 Blackbird supersecret spy plane and B-52 stratofortress Calamity Jane, submarine USS DRUM plus 22
Mobile, AL MemorialsAntiques and collectible items. Buy, sell and trade. Located in People's Drug Store in historic downtown. Enjoy hot fudge sun...
One of Gulf Coast's grandest estates and most photographed building in Mobile today. 20-room mansion, built in 1855, offers v...
Main building is 9000 sq. ft. with 4 large display rooms and huge equipment building added. 1908 church located here, as well...
Outdoor site of battle in 1813 where more than 400 settlers fell in attack by Creek Indians. Led to outbreak of Creek War pha...