This is the first record we have of a European vessel being in Mobile Bay. Mobile is named after the Mauvilla Indians Mauvilla is the Indian word for paddler , who lived along the banks of Mobile Bay.
The name was spelled Mabila by the Spanish and eventually came to be Mobile. The name Alabama means "brush gatherers" in Choctaw and refers to the Alibamu tribe. French, English, Spanish, Confederate and American flags have all flown over the city of Mobile since it was first settled in Mobile is located in Southwest Alabama on Mobile Bay, approximately one-half hour from both the Mississippi and Florida state lines.
Mobile encompasses 1, square miles. Tuskaloosa replied that he was not accustomed to serving others but rather that it was for others to serve him. But seeing himself surrounded by armed soldiers, Tuskaloosa suggested that DeSoto accompany him to the chief village of Mobila where all these requests would be supplied.
And so they set out for the great town, Tuskaloosa draped over a European horse with his long legs dragging the ground. They crossed the river at Piachi and Monday, October 18, , St. Luke's Day, the curious caravan came to the ancient town of Mobila, somewhere near the Bay of Mobile. Mobila was strongly fortified, surrounded by great walls and situated on a beautiful plain. Inside the walls were large, wooden cabins full of concealed Indians.
Once inside the walls, Tuskaloosa retired to one of the buildings while DeSoto and his small band of men were left in the piazza to wonder as the army encamped outside of town. DeSoto's fears were somewhat assuaged when Tuskaloosa returned and ordered his dancing girls to perform, after which he said a feast would be held. During the performance, DeSoto noticed some of the savages slyly putting bundles of bows and arrows among the leaves.
