Ellicott’s Stone (side with Spanish inscription)	Ellicott’s Stone (side with English inscription)
Magnolia Cemetery Established in 1827, the Magnolia Cemetery was one of the first cemeteries in Mobile.	Michael Krafft’s Tombstone in Magnolia Cemetery Mardi Gras, in its modern form, was first celebrated in Mobile in 1831 by Michael Krafft. During Mardi Gras costumed merrymakers throw beads, candy, and toys from decorated floats.
Entrance to Church Street Cemetery This cemetery was established in 1819 for victims of yellow fever. Many pioneer Americans died because they did not have the medicines like we have today to combat disease.	Church Street Cemetery In the early days at the Church Street Cemetery people were buried in raised tombs. Spanish, French, and American citizens of early Mobile are buried there.
Springhill Avenue Temple Cemetery Entrance The congregation Shaarai Shomayim was incorporated by the State of Alabama in 1844; today it is known as Springhill Avenue Temple.	Springhill Avenue Temple Jewish Cemetery
A view inside Ahavas Chesed Jewish Cemetery	Mobile Cadets Monument in Magnolia Cemetery A section known as "Cadets Corner" was established for grave sites for members of the Mobile Cadets. As early as 1844 local young men organized themselves into a soldier company that became known as the Mobile Cadets. Their balls, annual encampments, drills, and marksmanship competitions became popular social events. They served as the state militia home guards. They also served in the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, and World War I. Next Page