Oakleigh Historic Complex, Mobile

Name: Oakleigh Historic Complex
Address: 350 Oakleigh Pl, Mobile, 36604-2910, United States
Telephone: +1 251-432-6161

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Oakleigh is a c. 1833 historic house museum in Mobile, Alabama, United States. It is the centerpiece of the Oakleigh Historic Complex, a grouping of buildings that contain a working-class raised cottage, Union Barracks, and a modern archives building. The name for the estate comes from a combination of the word oak and the Anglo-Saxon word lea, which means meadow. The complex is within the Oakleigh Garden Historic District, the surrounding district and neighborhood being named after the estate. ()

Built: 1833 (191 years ago)Coordinates: 30°40'52"N, 88°3'38"W

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350 Oakleigh PlWashington SquareMobile 36604-2910 United States

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+1 251-432-6161

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Oakleigh Historic Complex – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ladd Peebles Stadium, Mobile Civic Center, Crescent Theater, Saenger Theatre.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Oakleigh Historic Complex open?

Oakleigh Historic Complex is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Oakleigh Historic Complex?

Nearby attractions include Oakleigh Garden Historic District, Mobile (7 min walk), Duffie Oak, Mobile (10 min walk), Mobile National Cemetery, Mobile (11 min walk), Common Street District, Mobile (12 min walk).