Oakleigh Historic Complex

Oakleigh Historic Complex is a Greek Revival mansion in Mobile with additional historic buildings on the property. The main house has a T-shaped layout and is accompanied by a working-class cottage and former military barracks from the post-Civil War period.

Construction began in 1833 when brick mason James W. Roper built the house, which then changed ownership several times. The Irwin family later acquired the property and shaped its use over several decades.

The house displays how wealthy merchants lived in the 1800s through original furnishings and decorative objects from that era. Visitors can see how different rooms were used daily and what style choices the family made for their home.

The grounds span two acres with all buildings easily accessible by foot. Visitors should plan time to explore all the structures since the collection of furnishings and buildings offers much to see.

The name combines the word oak with the old English term lea meaning meadow. This reflects the wooded landscape that once covered the property before it was developed.

Location: Alabama

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 30.68102,-88.06055

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:49