Opelika in Lee County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Lee County Courthouse
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Lee County Probate Judges
Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 3, 2021
1. Lee County Courthouse Marker
An early courthouse stood across the street from the present structure. In 1896, when W. C. Robinson was Probate Judge, erection of todays courthouse got underway: low bid, $23,000; architects fee, $1,000; total bond issue, including jail, $35,000. Last bonds paid off in late 1930s. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places, July 23, 1973.
Wilson Williams, August 1872 - 1880
James K. Edwards, 1881 - October 20, 1883
Thomas L. Frazer, November 2, 1883 - 1886
William Carlisle Robinson, 1887 - 1898
Frank Monroe Renfro, 1899 - 1904
John B. Lyons, Late 1904 - May 24, 1915
Griffin P. Butler, June 1, 1915 - November 28, 1932
Lum Duke, Late 1932 - January 1935
John T. Frazer, January 15, 1935 - January 25, 1949
James Lewis Killian, 1949 - 1950
Ira H. Weissinger, Sr., November 11, 1950 - January 17, 1977
I. H. (Hal) Smith, January 18, 1977
Erected 1978 by Historic
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1945.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 32° 38.755′ N, 85° 22.744′ W. Marker was in Opelika, Alabama, in Lee County. It was on South 9th Street south of Avenue A, on the right when traveling south. Located on the grounds of the Courthouse, on left of the building's entrance. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 215 S 9th St, Opelika AL 36801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in East Alabama and in Greater Columbus. It was also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it was in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: A different marker also named Lee County Courthouse / Lee County Probate Judges (here, next to this marker); Lynching in America / Lynching in Lee County (within shouting distance of this marker); Killgore Scholarships / Some Terms of Scholarships (within shouting distance of this marker); Pepperell Manufacturing Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lee County World War II Honor Roll (about 300 feet away); Railroad Avenue Historic District (about 500 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 600 feet away); South Railroad Avenue (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Opelika.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 3, 2021
2. Lee County Probate Judges Marker
Photographed by Timothy Carr, August 24, 2013
3. Lee County Courthouse Marker (side a)
Photographed by Timothy Carr, August 24, 2013
4. Lee County Probate Judges Marker (side b)
Photographed by Timothy Carr, August 24, 2013
5. Lee County Courthouse
Photographed by Timothy Carr, August 24, 2013
6. Site Of The First Lee County Courthouse, Now Serves As A Park
Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 3, 2021
7. Lee County Courthouse cornerstone.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2013, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,259 times since then and 54 times this year. Last updated on July 8, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 26, 2013, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 7. submitted on July 3, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
