Carlen House, Historic house in Mobile, Alabama, US
The Carlen House stands as a Gulf Coast cottage structure situated at the northern edge of Murphy High School campus in Mobile.
Built in 1843, this residence belonged to Irish immigrants Michael and Mary Carlen, who raised twelve children while operating a farm on the property.
The architectural design of Carlen House exemplifies the Gulf Coast cottage style, representing the regional construction methods of nineteenth-century Alabama.
Located at 54 South Carlen Street, the house remains closed to public visits but serves educational purposes for Murphy High School students.
The Mobile County School Board purchased 38 acres of the original Carlen property in 1923, transforming the surrounding land into an educational institution.
Location: Alabama
Inception: 1843
GPS coordinates: 30.68392,-88.08602
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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