Yes, Mobile is the original home of Mardi Gras and yes, Mobile is one of the Gulf Coast’s earliest colonial settlements.
Unfortunately, Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville didn’t have beach views in mind when he looked for a site to put a French fort.
The original home of the city was located miles up the Mobile River. In 1712, it was moved closer to the bay. Dauphin Island also was used to help offload cargo into the shallow bay…