Whitney, Alabama facts for kids
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Whitney, Alabama
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1926 fire insurance map of Whitney
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 Whitney, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Whitney, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | St. Clair |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| GNIS feature ID | 164909 |
Whitney is an unincorporated community in St. Clair County, Alabama, United States.
History
Whitney was named for Charles Whitney, a member of the Alabama Legislature following the Civil War. A post office was established under the name Whitney in 1875 and was in operation until 1967.
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