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

Killgore Scholarships / Some Terms of Scholarships

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By Mark Hilton, July 6, 2014

1. Killgore Scholarships Marker

Inscription.
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Killgore Scholarships

Here James A. Killgore (1888-1966) and his wife, Ophelia Parker, operated a grocery store from 1916 to 1944. The Killgores worked hard, practiced frugality, and invested money wisely, desiring to help deserving students pursue a college education. The Killgores willed one million, two hundred thousand dollars for a trust fund to provide college scholarships for graduates of Lee County High Schools: Auburn High, Opelika High, Beauregard High, Beulah High, and Smith's Station High. Since 1967, the Killgore Scholarships have assisted hundreds of students with their college education.

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Some Terms of Scholarships

Since its beginning over 900 students have received scholarships. The Killgore Scholarships were established to reward students for their efforts and to encourage them to continue their education. Four-year scholarships are awarded annually to students from Auburn, Beauregard, Beulah, Opelika, and Smith's Station High Schools for achieving excellence. Girls receive $750 each year, boys $500. Military service, personal illness or family matters only may interrupt a student’s education funded by these scholarships.

Erected 1997 by the Historic Chattahoochee Commission.

Location.

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By Mark Hilton, July 6, 2014

2. Some Terms of Scholarships Marker

32° 38.734′ N, 85° 22.721′ W. Marker is in Opelika, Alabama, in Lee County. Marker is at the intersection of Avenue B and South 9th Street, on the right when traveling south on Avenue B. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 912 Avenue B, Opelika AL 36801, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lee County Courthouse / Lee County Probate Judges (within shouting distance of this marker); Railroad Avenue Historic District (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); South Railroad Avenue (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rosseau's Raid to East Alabama (approx. 0.2 miles away); First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Emmanuel Episcopal Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Thompson Chapel (approx. half a mile away); Darden House (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Opelika.

Also see . . . Latest Scholarships. (Submitted on July 6, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

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By Mark Hilton, July 6, 2014

3. Killgore Scholarships / Some Terms of Scholarships Marker Area

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By Mark Hilton, July 6, 2014

4. Markers Area

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on July 6, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 438 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 6, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.