Blakeley Island (Alabama) facts for kids
Blakeley Island is an island in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is located right inside the city of Mobile. This island sits on the northwest side of Mobile Bay.
The Mobile River is to its west. To the south, you'll find Pinto Island and Mobile Bay. The Spanish River runs along its east and north sides.
Blakeley Island is a very important spot for roads. It connects major tunnels like the Bankhead Tunnel and George Wallace Tunnel on its east side. It also links to the Cochrane–Africatown USA Bridge. On its west side, it connects to the Battleship Parkway and Jubilee Parkway.
Island Features and Use
The northern part of Blakeley Island is mostly undeveloped. This means it's still natural, without many buildings.
Industrial Hub
The southern part of the island is used for industries. Here, you'll find places for storing chemicals, especially petrochemicals. There are also important shipbuilding yards.
The biggest shipbuilding company on the island is Austal USA. They build ships there.
Size and Elevation
Blakeley Island is about 1.25 miles (2 kilometers) wide at its widest point. It stretches for about 6 miles (9.7 kilometers) long. The island's average height above sea level is around 7 feet (2.1 meters).
City Government Role
Blakeley Island, along with downtown Mobile, forms District Two of Mobile's city council districts. This means it's part of how the city of Mobile is organized and governed.
