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Wheeler, Alabama
Wheeler, Alabama is located in Alabama
Wheeler, Alabama
Wheeler, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Wheeler, Alabama is located in the United States
Wheeler, Alabama
Wheeler, Alabama
Location in the United States
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 (also known as Wheeler Station) is an unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Alabama, United States. Wheeler had a post office at one time, but it no longer exists. Wheeler has two sites on the National Register of Historic Places, the Tidewater-type cottage known as Bride's Hill and the former home of Joseph Wheeler, Pond Spring.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 114
U.S. Decennial Census

Wheeler Station appeared on the 1880 U.S. Census as an unincorporated community of 114 residents. This was the only time it appeared on census records.

Geography

Wheeler is located in the Tennessee River valley, roughly 5 miles (8.0 km) south of Wheeler Lake. It is at 34°39′09″N 87°14′59″W / 34.65259°N 87.24974°W / 34.65259; -87.24974 and has an elevation of 597 feet (182 m).

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