Mon Louis, Alabama facts for kids
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Mon Louis, Alabama
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 Mon Louis, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Mon Louis, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Mobile |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 251 |
Mon Louis is a small place in Alabama, United States. It's not a big city or town with its own government. Instead, it's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and people living together, but it's part of a larger area, Mobile County. Mon Louis is special because it's located on Mon Louis Island.
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The History of Mon Louis
How Mon Louis Got Its Name
Mon Louis gets its name from the island it sits on, Mon Louis Island. A long time ago, a person named Nicholas Baudin, who was from France, named the island. He called it "Mon Louis" to honor his hometown in France, which was called Montlouis-sur-Loire.
A Local Post Office
For a while, Mon Louis even had its own post office. It was open from 1890 to 1916. This means people living there could send and receive mail right in their community.
Where is Mon Louis Located?
Mon Louis is found in Mobile County, in the state of Alabama. Its exact spot on a map is 30°26′26″N 88°06′21″W / 30.440474°N 88.105832°W. This community is very close to sea level, with an elevation of 0 feet (0 m). This means it's right at the water's edge.
