Wheeler

Overview

Wheeler is a surname of English origin, as well as a place name found in various countries. It has been borne by numerous individuals across different fields, including sports, politics, literature, and science.

Astronomy

* 31555 Wheeler – an asteroid located in the main asteroid belt.

Geography

### India

* Wheeler Island – a small island off the coast of Odisha.

### United States

* Wheeler – an unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Alabama.
* Wheeler – a village in Jasper County, Illinois.
* Wheeler – a census-designated place in Porter County, Indiana.
* Wheeler Township – a township in Gratiot County, Michigan.
* Wheeler – a city in Steuben County, New York.
* Wheeler – a city in Tillamook County, Oregon.
* Wheeler – a city in Wheeler County, Texas.
* Wheeler – a village in Dunn County, Wisconsin.

Persons

### Sports

* Arthur Wheeler (1916-2001) – British motorcycle driver and winner of the Grand Prix of Italy (1954) and Argentina (1962).
* Clinton Wheeler (1959-2019) – American basketball player.
* Christina Wheeler (1982) – former Australian tennis player.
* Christos Wheeler (1997) – Cypriot footballer.
* Adam Wheeler (born 1981) – American wrestler.

### Politics

* Artemas Wheeler (1780–1850) – British writer and public figure.
* Albert Wheeler (1915-1994) – American microbiologist and politician, Mayor of Ann Arbor (1975-1978).

### Arts and Entertainment

* Caron Wheeler (1963) – British singer.
* Charles F. Wheeler (1915-2004) – American photography director.

### Other Notable Individuals

* Arthur Wheeler (1860-1945) – Canadian topographer, a person of national historical significance since 1995.
* Artemas Wheeler (1796-1847) – US Army officer and inventor of the flint revolver model.