Mobile in Mobile County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Mobile City Limits
— 1711 —
Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 26, 2015
1. Mobile City Limits Marker
Royal Street ran along a bluff overlooking the Mobile River. There were no streets between Royal and the river, only marshland.
Erected by Christopher Branch Chapter, Colonial Dames XVII Century.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list.
Location. 30° 41.64′ N, 88° 2.49′ W. Marker is in Mobile, Alabama, in Mobile County. Marker is at the intersection of North Royal Street and St Michael Street, on the right when traveling north on North Royal Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 North Royal Street, Mobile AL 36602, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Sixth Mobile Theatre (a few steps from this marker); Old Slave Markets (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Forbes & Co. (about 300 feet away); Joe Cain (about 300 feet away); Merchants National Bank Building (about 400 feet away); The Slave Market
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Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 26, 2015
2. Mobile City Limits Marker
Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 26, 2015
3. Looking south on Royal Street
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 550 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 27, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
