This tree is part of a very interesting piece of folklore and putative Mobile History. In essence,…read morein 1835, a man (Charles Boyington) was charged, convicted and hanged for the murder of his best friend. On the gallows before the hanging, he proclaimed that an oak tree would grow from this heart as evidence of his innocence. A few years later, someone else confessed to the crime and surprising to most, a tree had already started growing. This is said tree...approximately 190 years old. BTW, Live Oak trees can live up to 500 years. I certainly hope it will.

The legend of this tree is definitely cool. Back in 1835, Charles Boyington was convicted of the…read moremurder of his friend, Nathaniel Frost. Throughout the trial and after his conviction and he sentence to be hanged, Boyington proclaimed his innocence. Just prior to his death, Boyington stated that his innocence would be proven when an oak tree would grow out of his heart and from his grave. Later, two people would confess to the crime, but unfortunately, it was too late for Boyington. An oak tree did indeed grow from the location of where he was buried and still stands today. There are claims that people hear crying and whispering near the tree and attribute it to the ghost of Charles Boyington seeking his vindication. I love these cool discoveries and ghost stories. If you are in Mobile, Alabama, I recommend seeking this tree out.

7/29/2022: Directions are wrong, Jackson's Oak in located within Village Point Park Preserve. Head…read morethere instead of the address listed on Harbor Bluff, that only takes you to a cul de sac within a gated community. The vegetation is too thick and dense to enter on Harbor Bluff unless you have a machete. The entrance in Village Point Park Preserve is more walkable with no hassles. Walk down the pedestrian only road in Village Point Park Preserve, within a quarter of a mile, there will be an unmarked trail on the right, the boardwalk may be slightly visible through the trees. a brisk, quick walk to this tree and bing, you are at the Jackson Oak. I don't understand why this tree has no historical marker, this tree was a between 300-500 years old. Great for kids, great for dogs, there are also various trails throughout the park. There is also an older cemetery in this park, a short walk away.

Jackson's Oak is such a cool piece of American History! The tree is said to stand 95 feet tall…read morewith a 28 foot circumference. It's a point of reference in the Spanish Land Grant of 1787. Of course, the name is derived because General Andrew Jackson is said to have given a speech to his troops from one of its limbs during the War of 1812 while en route to Pensacola. Pictures don't do this breathtaking old massive oak justice. You know it's dripping with tons of Spanish miss that flows in the bay breeze. I can't help but love that tree. To get to the tree, I suggest parking at Bay Front Park and taking the boardwalk to the left. At the end of the boardwalk, take an immediate left and walk the trail all the way around until you see the portapotty and picnic table. Keep walking. You're almost there. There's a little trail down from it off to the right and a sign on the left pointing to the Oak. Just walk a little farther and you'll see the tree, which is surrounded by a boardwalk. They prefer you not walk up to the tree. There's a bench or two to take a break from the walking and a little plaque telling about the tree and its history. It's a cool little nature walk and a great way to kill time.

Amazing to see something living that is so old. Just hope it will be able to survive another 300.read more

The width of this tree from the street is amazing. Both daughters went to Alabama School of Math…read moreand Science and all the students love this beautiful work of God

Soooo there's honestly nothing here other than a future site. The gate in my picture offers a photo…read moreopp, but other than that, this is an empty lot where a welcome center is eventually planned. Across the street is the Africatown Cemetery, which is an interesting place to meander thru and take in some of the differences in grave sites/resting places. For the record, there is an Africa town Heritage House in town, but it was not open the day that we rolled through here. Their hours are 10 AM to 5 PM Tuesdays through Saturdays.

Finally got a chance to visit Africatown in Alabama, its been on my list of must places to explore!…read moreMy first stop was the "Heritage House" The Clotilda is the last known slave ship is located here, along with lots of history. It opened its doors in July 8, 2023. There is a reason it opened on this day, you must do your own research to find the answer. I've read several books about Cudjoe (Kazoola) Lewis and the decedents of Africatown. Read the book called the "Barracoon before you visit, this will give you a better understanding. The actual welcome center is being rebuilt. The Heritage House museum will give you some maps and info to visit the other sites in town. Visit the museum, churches, parks and cemetery. There are a few old houses still standing. Enjoy your visit, Im sure we will visit again soon. BTW: Alot of people are not aware that this town exist, education is the key to the truth. Tell your friends, visit and donate if possible. The visitor center is currently under construction, so I shared some of the local sites. @glampedlife

Mobile, Alabama Folklore. Apparently, there is a Leprechaun in the Tree at the end of a dead end…read moreroad on Le Cren Street in the Crichton Area. Legend says the leprechaun is there but disappears when you shine a light at him. I was skeptical of the leprechaun's presence, but I have walked by here several times while walking my dog, my dog always barks at this tree, so I know the Leprechaun is there, hiding. I am pretty sure the leprechaun is real, many Irish settled in the Mobile Area in the 1800's, so it is possible that they brought the Leprechaun with them.

Always a cool tunnel to go through and for me, just a part of getting into Mobile, Alabama…read more Tunnels like these are amazing examples of engineering and I do notice the winder of the technology involved. Whenever I am heading into Mobile, this is a welcome to Mobile spot for me.

Yay!! They have now…read morefixed all the lights and replaced all the bricks that were missing in the wall from the car accident. It def feels much safer :) "Thank you so much tunnel fix it people" Will return! :))

The USS Alabama Battleship Park was a fascinating and impressive spot to visit, especially if…read moreyou're into military history. The battleship itself is massive and well-preserved, giving you a real sense of what life was like for sailors during World War II. Walking through the ship, you can explore different areas like the deck, engine room, and living quarters, which was a really cool experience. The park also includes other military aircraft and exhibits too! Mom and I went on a tour here back in 2018 during a road trip to New Orleans. This is a history buffs paradise!

A great way to spend about 2 hours! We had fun, walked around a bit and learned a lot…read more Would go back again if we were in the area.

Nice hiking trail within a housing development in Spanish Fort. The trail begins at a Cul deSac…read morethat is marked by a historical marker sign. The bridge is in diserepair and there are some burned ruins of a former structure, other then that, it was a good hike.

The city is full of these quaint well manicured green spaces. We were shopping on Dauphin and…read morenoticed the beautiful church across from this space. There were benches to take a break, eat lunch or just enjoy the shade of the beautiful oak trees on a warm summer day. There was a kid splashing around in the fountains so, it seemed that you were allowed to cool off in them. A nice little oasis among the shops, restaurants and downtown area that you can tell the city takes pride in from the beautiful flowers and well kept grassy area. I wish more cities would have such nice spaces to sit and relax like this city does.

We walked through Cathedral Square on our way to check out the Cathedral of the Immaculate…read moreConception. Cathedral Square is a municipal park - It is bordered by the streets of North Claiborne, Dauphin, North Jackson, and Conti. A little history, This space, at one time, was Campo Santo - which was Mobile's Catholic cemetery (18th Century). The area that is now Cathedral Square quickly became a commercial block filled with buildings after the relocation of the cemetery. The buildings were then demolished in 1979 to create a public park facing the Cathedral. The current park and layout have been here for some time now. There were a few people here, as it was starting to warm up quite a bit and it didn't take too long to get pretty hot (really humid). But if you are going to check out the Cathedral - then this is a nice little green space to see it from and get some pretty cool pictures of the Cathedral.

Of the two squares that we went to, this was probably my favorite!…read more Love how they had a centerpiece fountain that was just massive. From all directions the walking path led directly to this spot. In between the walking paths were plenty of large shade trees, grassy areas and don't forget squirrels running around every where. It was getting pretty hot, the humidity is apparently kind of brutal in July in Southern Alabama, who knew? So we didn't hang out long, but there is plenty of stuff to do with in walking distance, including shopping and dining. Nice place to hang out with family and friends - throw a frisbee or have a picnic. Check this place out if you happen to find yourself in the City of Mobile.

Not as many trees or squirrels but still a nice place to relax especially when there is music.read more