De Tonti Square Historic District, Mobile

Name: De Tonti Square Historic District
Address: Mobile, United States

#123 among attractions in Mobile

Neighbourhood, Neoclassical architecture, Greek Revival architecture

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De Tonti Square Historic District, Mobile

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The De Tonti Square Historic District is a historic district in the city of Mobile, Alabama, United States. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 7, 1972. It is a nine-block area, roughly bounded by Adams, St. Anthony, Claiborne, and Conception Streets. The district covers 28 acres and contains 66 contributing buildings. It was named in honor of Henri de Tonti and consists mainly of townhouses built between 1840 and 1860. It includes numerous examples of the Federal, Greek Revival, and Italianate architectural styles. ()

Coordinates: 30°41'44"N, 88°2'48"W

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De Tonti Square Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mobile Civic Center, Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Richards DAR House, Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center.

0.7 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Mobile Civic Center, Mobile
18 min walk • Mobile Civic Center is a multi-purpose facility located in Mobile, Alabama. Owned by the City of Mobile and operated by ASM Global, the facility consists of three venues: a theater, an expo hall, and an arena.
0.4 miS
Church, Greek Revival architecture
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Mobile
10 min walk • The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is a cathedral serving Roman Catholics in the U.S. city of Mobile, Alabama. It is the seat of the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mobile. The cathedral is named for Mary, mother of Jesus, under her title, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception.
~330 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Richards DAR House, Mobile
2 min walk • The Richards DAR House is a historic house museum in Mobile, Alabama, United States. The Italianate style house was completed in 1860 for Charles and Caroline Richards. It is a contributing property to the De Tonti Square Historic District, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 7, 1972.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Science museum, Theater
Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, Mobile
15 min walk • The Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center is a non-profit science center that promotes science learning through a variety of activities, including exhibits, IMAX films, demonstrations, workshops and teacher professional development.
~1770 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Crescent Theater, Mobile
9 min walk • The Crescent Theater is a single-screen movie theater located in Mobile, Alabama. The theater mainly shows independent and arthouse cinema, though several mainstream films have been included.
~1940 ftS
Park, Sculpture
Cathedral Square, Mobile
10 min walk • Cathedral Square is a municipal park in Mobile, Alabama. It is bordered by the streets of North Claiborne, Dauphin, North Jackson, and Conti.
0.4 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Opera
Saenger Theatre, Mobile
10 min walk • The Saenger Theatre is a historic theater and contributing building to the Lower Dauphin Street Historic District in Mobile, Alabama. It was dedicated in January 1927. The Saenger Theatre is a Mobile landmark, known for its architecture and ties to local cultural history.
~1770 ftSE
Park
Bienville Square, Mobile
9 min walk • Bienville Square is a historic city park in the center of downtown Mobile, Alabama. Bienville Square was named for Mobile's founder, Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville.
0.4 miW
Church, Neoclassical architecture
Most Pure Heart of Mary, Mobile
10 min walk • Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church is a Catholic church in Mobile, Alabama administered by the Josephites. The Knights of Peter Claver, the largest and oldest Black Catholic organization in the United States, was founded by congregants and priests from the parish in 1909.
~1360 ftW
Museum
National African American Archives and Museum, Mobile
7 min walk • The National African American Archives and Museum, formerly known as the Davis Avenue Branch of Mobile Public Library, is an archive and history museum located in Mobile, Alabama.
~1880 ftS
Hiking, Hiking trail, Neo-renaissance architecture
Bettie Hunter House, Mobile
10 min walk • The Bettie Hunter House is a historic African American residence in Mobile, Alabama, United States. It was the residence of Bettie Hunter, a former enslaved African who grew wealthy from a successful hack and carriage business she operated in Mobile with her brother, Henry.

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Which popular attractions are close to De Tonti Square Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Richards DAR House, Mobile (2 min walk), Phillipi House, Mobile (7 min walk), State Street AME Zion Church, Mobile (7 min walk), National African American Archives and Museum, Mobile (7 min walk).