Many beautiful homes in Alabama are known for their incredible pasts. One home in particular is Oakleigh, which is located in the city of Mobile and sits on 35 acres. Today, Oakleigh operates as a house museum. Anyone wanting to learn the history of Mobile, can visit this incredible attraction. In the meantime, read below to learn about Oakleigh.

Oakleigh, one of Mobile's top attractions, is located within the Oakleigh Garden Historic District. It's a must visit for history lovers of all ages.
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From railroad expansions and urban slavery, to deadly epidemics and the Civil War, Oakleigh has certainly seen its fair share of history.
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Oakleigh was built in 1833 by James W. Roper, a Virginian cotton broker. This historic mansion is among the rarest examples of Greek Revival-style architecture in the U.S.
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Tours of Oakleigh are available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - on the hour. The last tour begins at 3:00 p.m. Oakleigh is closed on Wednesdays and Sundays.
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Rates: $10 for adults and $8 for military, AAA, National Trust members, students and children over 5.
During your tour, you'll discover numerous artifacts. The Historic Oakleigh House collection includes more than 1,000 artifacts that tell the history of Mobile from the years 1830-1900. Oakleigh also has one of the finest art collections in the South.
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A tour of the Union Barracks, which sits on the property, is included in the price of admission. This historic building was built in 1867, and it tells the story of Mobile's Reconstruction and Emancipation.
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A few other things you'll see during your tour include: antique furnishings...
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...a washing machine...
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...and a poem written by Edgar Allan Poe in honor of Octavia Walton Le Vert - a famous Mobilian socialite.
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So, the next time you're in Mobile, be sure to stop by Oakleigh. It'll most certainly open your eyes to Alabama's past, and it's so worth the visit!
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Have you ever visited Oakleigh? If so, what did you think?

Oakleigh is located at 350 Oakleigh Place, Mobile, Alabama 36604. For more information, you can visit their website here.

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