Whitney, Alabama
Whitney is an unincorporated community in St. Clair County, Alabama, United States.
Whitney, Alabama | |
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  Whitney, Alabama  Whitney, Alabama | |
| Coordinates: 33°52′04″N 86°17′29″W | |
| 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[1] |
History
Whitney was named for Charles Whitney, a member of the Alabama Legislature following the Civil War.[2] A post office was established under the name Whitney in 1875 and was in operation until 1967.[3]
References
- "Whitney". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- Foscue, Virginia (1989). Place Names in Alabama. Tuscaloosa: The University of Alabama Press. p. 148. ISBN 0-8173-0410-X.
- "St. Clair". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 8 November 2014.
Municipalities and communities of St. Clair County, Alabama, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Alabama highlighting St. Clair County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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