USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park Location: Mobile, Not Spanish Fort

There is no "USS Alabama Battleship Commission" in Spanish Fort, Alabama. The historic vessel is preserved at:

USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
2703 Battleship Parkway
Mobile, AL 36602
Phone: (251) 433-2703
Website: ussalabama.com

Key Details

• Ship: USS Alabama (BB-60), South Dakota-class battleship (WWII, 9 battle stars).
• Also on site: USS Drum (SS-228), Gato-class submarine; aircraft pavilion (28+ historic planes); memorials, tanks, artillery.
• Location: On Mobile Bay's western shore, accessible via I-10 (Exit 27/30) or US-90/98 (Battleship Parkway).
• Hours: Daily 8 AM–6 PM (Apr–Sep), 8 AM–5 PM (Oct–Mar); closed Christmas.

Spanish Fort Context

Spanish Fort is a nearby suburb (east across Mobile Bay). The confusion may arise from the park's mailing address sometimes referencing "Spanish Fort, AL 36527" for PO Box purposes, but the physical park is unequivocally in Mobile.