Whistler
United States · AlabamaUS
Unincorporated community in Alabama, United States
Whistler was an unincorporated community in Mobile County, until the 1950s when it was annexed into neighboring Prichard. The founding of Whistler, in the 1850s, coincided with construction of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad. The M & O, an early land grant railroad, eventually extended from Mobile to the Ohio River, and beyond to St. Louis, Missouri, and Chicago, Illinois. The town, seven miles north-northwest of Mobile, developed around the M & O shops. Whistler was named for famous railroad construction engineer and West Point Military graduate George Washington Whistler, who was father of James McNeill Whistler. The younger Whistler was painter of "Arrangement in Grey and Black," better known as "Whistler's Mother."
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 30.757, -88.103
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Elevation
- 36 m
Overview of Whistler
Whistler sits in Alabama, United States and reads as a spot. The northern hemisphere setting is worth noting when you pick dates.
Getting there & around
Getting to Whistler usually means a connection from Alabama and your own wheels for the rest. Whistler runs on America/Chicago time.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whistler located?
- You will find Whistler in Alabama, United States. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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