Mobile in Mobile County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Home of Raphael Semmes
Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 26, 2015
1. Home of Raphael Semmes Marker
Brigadier General, Confederate States Army,
Commander of the Alabama, the greatest
sea raider of all times.
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In this house, a gift of the
people of Mobile, Admiral Semmes
spent his late years.
Erected 1955 by the Historic Mobile Preservation Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 30° 41.203′ N, 88° 3.145′ W. Marker is in Mobile, Alabama, in Mobile County. Marker is at the intersection of Government Street (U.S. 90) and South Bayou Street, on the right when traveling west on Government Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 804 Government 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. Eugenie Marx (a few steps from this marker); The Quigley House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Church Street Cemetery - 1819 (about 400 feet away); Big Zion African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (about 500 feet away); The Bee Hive
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Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia article on Ralph Semmes. (Submitted on August 1, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
2. Encyclopedia of Alabama article. (Submitted on August 1, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 26, 2015
2. Home of Raphael Semmes
Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 26, 2015
3. Home of Raphael Semmes
Public Domain
4. Rear-Admiral Raphael Semmes
Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 26, 2015
5. Plaque describing house history.
This building was erected in 1848. Purchased in 1871 by the people of Mobile and presented as a gift to Admiral Raphael Semmes in recognition of his services in the War Between the States.
On April 22, 1946 it was presented to the First Baptist Church in memory of Lieutenant Joseph Linyer Bedsole, Jr. Air Corps, U.S. Army, by his parents.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 26, 2015
6. City of Mobile marker.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 26, 2015
7. View of marker looking west on Government Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 749 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 1, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
