Wheeler, Alabama facts for kids
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Wheeler, Alabama
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 Wheeler, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Wheeler, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lawrence |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 |
Wheeler (sometimes called Wheeler Station) is a small place in Lawrence County, Alabama, United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Wheeler once had a post office, but it is no longer open.
Wheeler is home to two important historical sites. These places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. One is a special old house called Bride's Hill. The other is Pond Spring, which was the home of a famous general named Joseph Wheeler.
People and History
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 114 | — | |
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The United States Census counts how many people live in different areas. Wheeler Station appeared on the census records only once. This was in 1880, when 114 people lived there. After that, it was not listed separately in future census counts.
Where is Wheeler Located?
Wheeler is found in the Tennessee River valley. This area is known for its beautiful natural scenery. The community is about 5 miles south of a large body of water called Wheeler Lake.
You can find Wheeler on a map at these coordinates: 34.65259 degrees north and 87.24974 degrees west. The land in Wheeler is about 597 feet (or 182 meters) above sea level.
