Opelika in Lee County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Lee County World War II Honor Roll

By Mark Hilton, July 3, 2021

1. Lee County World War II Honor Roll Marker

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In grateful memory of the rich courage and sacrifice of the men and women who served with the Armed Forces in World War II

This tribute is erected by their friends in Pepperell

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Erected by Pepperell Manufacturing Company.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.

Location. 32° 38.795′ N, 85° 22.777′ W. Marker is in Opelika, Alabama, in Lee County. Memorial is at the intersection of South 9th Street and Avenue B, on the left when traveling north on South 9th Street. Located at the Museum of East Alabama. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 S 9th St, Opelika AL 36801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pepperell Manufacturing Company (here, next to this marker); Lynching in America / Lynching in Lee County (within shouting distance of this marker); Railroad Avenue Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Lee County Courthouse / Lee County Probate Judges (about 300 feet away, measured

Honor Roll plaque on Museum of East Alabama wall. image. Click for full size.

By Mark Hilton, July 3, 2021

2. Honor Roll plaque on Museum of East Alabama wall.

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in a direct line); South Railroad Avenue (about 400 feet away); Opelika A Railroad Town/Opelika An Industrial City (about 500 feet away); Killgore Scholarships / Some Terms of Scholarships (about 500 feet away); Rosseau's Raid to East Alabama (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Opelika.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 101 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.