Historical Mobile by PA2AKgirl
Mobile really has unusual history and LOTS of it. Though it wasn't settled until 1702 and didn't become a city until 1711, it was under 6 different flags from then until now. Hence, the seal of Mobile has 6 flags--one for each of these periods. The French were the 1st, Spanish 2nd, British 3rd, America 4th, Republic of Alabama 5th and then the Confederacy. Finally, again, the US. Though the flag is controversial, it is a historical representation of the changes this city has endured. All of these periods and some not even represented have influenced Mobile...its rich in culture, tradition and history.
