Vienna, located in Pickens County, Alabama, is a ghost town that once thrived as a river port in the 19th century. Situated along the eastern shore of the Tombigbee River, it played a significant role in regional trade and transportation. Below is detailed information about the town.
County: Pickens
Zip Code: Not available
Latitude / Longitude: 33°1′7″N, 88°11′31″W
Elevation: 141 ft (43 m)
Time Zone: Central (CST) (UTC-6)
Established: 1830s
Disestablished: 1917
Comments: Vienna (pronounced “Vy-ee’-nuh”) was a prosperous river port from the 1830s until the American Civil War. It declined rapidly in importance with the building of a railroad through Pickens County following the war. In 1917, the post office closed, marking the end of Vienna’s official status as a town.
Remains: The area of Vienna is in private ownership. A stone monument at the site of the town and an unnamed cemetery are present.
Current Status: Vienna is considered a ghost town with no remaining active community.
Remarks: Vienna was an important ferry crossing for north-south travel from Pickens County to Sumter County, Alabama. The ferry was still in use in 1920.
