Wilmer, Alabama facts for kids
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Wilmer, Alabama
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 Wilmer, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Wilmer, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Mobile |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36587
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| Area code(s) | 251 |
| GNIS ID | 129064 |
Wilmer is a small place in Mobile County, Alabama, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger county.
History of Wilmer
Wilmer got its name from Richard Hooker Wilmer. He was an important leader in the Episcopal Church in Alabama. The first post office in Wilmer opened in 1894.
Perry Walter Evans was Wilmer's first mayor. He also started the fire department for the community. In the 1990s, Wilmer became known for changing its speed limits often. This was done to help raise money for the local area.
Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 426 | — | |
| 1980 | 581 | 36.4% | |
| 1990 | 494 | −15.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Wilmer was once an official town, starting around 1970. However, it stopped being an official town on September 30, 1993.
Where is Wilmer?
Wilmer is located in the southwestern part of Alabama. It is northwest of the city of Mobile. It is also close to the border between Alabama and Mississippi.
The community is on U.S. Route 98, which is a main road. Wilmer is also two miles northwest of Big Creek Lake. The land in Wilmer is about 249 feet (76 m) above sea level.
Schools in Wilmer
The public schools in the Wilmer area are run by the Mobile County Public School System.
- Wilmer Elementary School
- Turner Elementary School
- Tanner Williams Elementary School
After elementary school, students from these areas usually go to Semmes Middle School. They then attend Mary G. Montgomery High School.
