Convent of Mercy

Convent of Mercy is a religious complex in Mobile comprising historic buildings including a former convent and school building located on St. Francis Street. The site served as a center for education and religious activities conducted by the Sisters.

The Sisters of Mercy arrived in Mobile in 1884 and founded an educational institution that later became Convent of Mercy Academy. The buildings became an important religious and educational center in the city.

The Sisters of Mercy shaped religious and educational life in Mobile through their teaching and community work. Their presence left a mark on how local people remember this corner of the city.

The site is located at the intersection of Springhill Avenue and St. Francis Street and is easily accessible. The historic buildings have been converted into residential condominiums, so access may be limited to exterior viewing.

The buildings display Early English Baroque Revival architectural elements, an uncommon style for Mobile. The complex is one of only two surviving historic convent structures remaining in the city.

Location: Alabama

Inception: 1908

GPS coordinates: 30.68876,-88.05273

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:40