Socialite and author Octavia Walton Le Vert was not born in Alabama but she spent much of her life in Mobile, making a major impact on the area. And the feeling was mutual.
During her life, Le Vert was dubbed the “Pride of Mobile,” helping give new stature to the city for its culture and arts scene.
That’s why there is a street in the Ashland Place Historic District named after her: Levert Avenue (which also turns into Levert Drive)…