Fackler, Alabama

Fackler, Alabama
Unincorporated community
Fackler, Alabama

Location in Alabama.

Coordinates: 34°47′33″N 85°54′36″W / 34.79250°N 85.91000°W / 34.79250; -85.91000
Country United States
State Alabama
County Jackson
Elevation 610 ft (186 m)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
  Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 35746
Area code(s) 256
GNIS feature ID 118100[1]

Fackler, also known as Flackler, Facler, or Fackler's Station, is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Alabama, United States. Fackler is located on the former Memphis and Charleston Railroad,[2] and its post office was established in 1869.[3] During the Chattanooga Campaign of the American Civil War, the 90th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment was based out of Fackler.[4] Phillip Hamman, known as "The Savior of Greenbrier", was formerly buried in Fackler, on the grounds of his plantation home.[5]

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