Opelika (Alabama)

Lee County

01-57048

Opelika is a city and county seat of Lee County in the east of the U.S. state of Alabama. In 2000, Opelika had 23,498 inhabitants; up to the 2009 estimate, the population increased to 27 454. Opelika covers an area of ​​138.4 km ². The city is located on Interstate 85

In the summer the temperature can rise to up to 45 ° C at a high atmospheric humidity of about 90 percent. The winters are mild, frost is rare. In the neighboring city of Opelika Auburn is one of the most famous university cities in the United States. The football team of the Auburn Tigers is located here.

History

Historical buildings

  • About ten kilometers southeast of Opelika is the historic Spring Villa. The building was added in 1978 by the National Register of Historic Places.

Memorable people

  • William Louis Dickinson (1925-2008) - U.S. Congressman - born in Opelika
  • Will Herring (born 1983) - American football player - born in Opelika
  • Billy Hitchcock (1916-2006) - Baseball players in various teams of the Major League Baseball - died in Opelika
  • Robert L. Howard (1939-2009) - Colonel of Special Forces and supporting the Medal of Honor - born in Opelika
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