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.

Historical Southern Live Oak in the Ashland Place neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama. Has plaque &…read moremarker, in a residential neighborhood. Free activity, a nice walk and photo opportunity, just stay on the sidewalks. Mobile Tree Trail Tree #20. Street Parking only. Not as big as the nearby Duffie Oak, but a close second.

This is a nice, quiet, small, historic park located off of Government Street in Mobile. It has a…read morememorial, a fountain, benches. No playground or restrooms. It is very shady and cool from the giant oak trees. A great place to reflect, relax, read a book, think, or walk your dog. It has no parking lot, so you may have to park by the nearby businesses or residential streets and walk to the park. It is a short walk from Murphy High School on Carlen Street, which is a nice place to visit when all the students are not there. The park has many old Southern Homes around it, and other local businesses. There is a Waffle House on Government Street plus a gas station, Subway, Pizza Hut, and car wash nearby. There is an old, abandoned, boarded up church nearby as well.

Very cool historical home of former Confederate Admiral Ralph Semmes Home, who commanded the CSS…read moreAlabama during the American Civil War. Admiral Semmes was originally a Yankee from a Union State, Maryland, but died in Mobile Alabama as a Southerner. The good people of Alabama lived him so much, they named the nearby town of Semmes, Alabama after him. Mr Semmes had a statue in Mobile up for many years, but it was taken down in recent years to prevent the vandalism that was happening to other Civil War monuments throughout the country. I was only able to get photos of the exterior, but it is on Firts Baptist Church of Mobile property, so you may need to ask or contact the church or the Mobile Preservation Society because I am not sure if it is a museum or if tours are given. Admiral Semmes state in in the Mobile History Museum if you are interested in seeing it in person.

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.

This is an impressive and massive old tree and worth the trip to see. It's accessible through…read moreVillage Point Park and the address listed here is not correct. The area itself has seen better days with old picnic tables, over-growth and the boardwalk around the tree in need of cleanup and some attention. There once was an information button to press to get info about the tree but it does not work. I am hoping the city and mayor will invest in a little TLC for this walking path and area and spruce it up. It has so much potential to be a great outdoor resource for locals and tourists alike.

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.

Our family loves to visit and shop their gift store. They have great art camps in the summer, too.read more

Interesting art many unusual prints easy to get too Great place for a tour group to visitread more

Local historic building, formerly known as Protestant Children's Home, established in the 1800's…read morebecause there were many orphans from Mobile's many Yellow Fever epidemics. Used by one of the local societies during Mardi Gras celebrations. There was a fire at this building in 2020, but cleanup and restoration went well because I can see no proof of any blaze. Located off of Dauphin Street and Broad Street near St. Francis Street. Has historical marker and a very old Southern Live Oak out front.