Daphne, AL is one of three cities that are collectively known as "The Eastern Shore" by locals. They are Spanish Fort to the north, Daphne in the center and Fair hope to the south. In 1763, the community of Daphne was established.

   
Why is Daphne called the 'Jubilee City'?

Jubilee is a natural phenomenon that occurs once a year on the shores of Mobile Bay. During a jubilee, blue crabs, shrimp and flounder swarm toward the shores of Daphne, Fairhope & Spanish Fort in such numbers that the shallow water near land seems to boil with life. People living near the shore ring bells and call out to alert their neighbors so that everyone can rush down to the water and gather a bountiful -- and easily reaped -- harvest of seafood. As jubilees only happen on warm summer nights, often in the early pre-dawn hours, the event takes on the aspect of a joyous community beach party, with lights shining into the Bay water. Mobile Bay is perhaps the only body of water in the U.S. where this phenomenon occurs regularly.

Daphne AL Schools
Three elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school serve Daphne:

• Daphne High School (9-12)
• Daphne Middle School (6-8)
• Daphne East Elementary School (4-6)
• Daphne Elementary North Campus (K-3)
• Daphne Elementary South Campus (4-6)
• Private Schools:
  > Bayside Academy (K-12)
  > Christ the King Catholic School (K-8)
    

Daphne AL Parks

Daphne is served by seven public parks, the largest of which are: Trione Park (a large multifield sports complex), Lott Park (an older, multi-field baseball and tennis park), Centennial Park (a small children's play park), May Day Park (includes a large playground for young children, a boat launch into Mobile Bay and a pier), and Bay Front Park ( a small drive up park that fronts on the bay and includes an elevated hall for parties and receptions, business meetings, etc. Gator Alley Boardwalk winds through the estuary and ends at a small pier).