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History. The Opelika area was first settled in 1832 after the Treaty of Cusseta [4] was signed by the U.S. government and the Creek Nation. This treaty placed the land, and all other Creek territories east of the Mississippi River, under the possession of the United States government.
Feb 6, 2024 · Residents built an opera house and funded the installation of brick streets. In 1896, Opelika became one of 10 experimental sites for the postal service's new rural free delivery program. In 1900, local investors established the Opelika Cotton Mill as the first textile plant in the city, employing 125 workers.
Jul 26, 2023 · The Opelika area was first settled as a community called Lebenon in 1832 after the Treaty of Cusseta was signed by the U.S. government and the Mukogee (Creek) Nation. Before the treaty, the area was called Opelika which in the Mukogee language.
Aug 28, 2015 · While making a survey for a railroad in 1848, two men, Charles Byrd and L.P Grant, saw possibilities for the development of a city from the little village of Opelika. Consequently they bought 160 acres of land, donating a lot for each of the major Protestant denominations to build a church.
Opelika, city, seat (1866) of Lee county, eastern Alabama, U.S. It is situated about 15 miles (24 km) west of the Chattahoochee River, adjacent to Auburn. The first settlers entered the area following the signing of a final treaty with the Creek in 1832.
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Almost overnight, Opelika became a regional hub for commerce. To manage this rapid growth, Opelika was incorporated as a town on February 9, 1854. As a result of Opelika's transportation infrastructure, many warehouses for storing cotton and other goods were built.
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Nov 26, 2023 · Economic Boom and Industrial Expansion: As the railroad thrived, so did Opelika’s economy. The city became a vital link in the transportation network, attracting businesses and industries eager to capitalize on the efficiency of rail transport.
