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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lee_County,_AlabamaLee County, Alabama - Wikipedia

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   Lee County is a county located in east central Alabama. As of the 2020 census the population was 174,241. [1] . The county seat is Opelika, [2] and the largest city is Auburn. The county was established in 1866 and is named for General Robert E. Lee (1807–1870), who served as General in Chief of the Armies of the Confederate States in 1865. [3] .

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   May 30, 2023 · Largest City: Auburn. History. Prisoner Orchestra at Camp Opelika Lee County was created by an act of the Alabama legislature on December 5, 1866. The land that would eventually become Lee County came from a land cession to the United States by the Creek Indians in the 1832 Treaty of Cusseta.

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   • Lee County is a county in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2020 census, the population was 174,241. The county seat is Opelika, and the largest city is Auburn. The county is named for General Robert E. Lee (1807–1870), who served as General in Chief of the Armies of the Confederate States in 1865.

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   What is Lee County Alabama known for?

   • The county is also home to one of the two largest institutions of higher education in the state of Alabama: Auburn University. The county is governed by an elected six-member commission and includes eight incorporated communities, although only four lie entirely within the borders of Lee County. History

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   How did Lee County get its name?

   • Lee County was created from lands carved out from Macon, Russell, Chambers, and Tallapoosa Counties. Lee County was named in honor of Confederate general Robert E. Lee. The earliest settlers came to the area from Georgia, the Carolinas, and Virginia. Some of the first towns included Opelika, Auburn, Salem, and Loachapoka.

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   What is the largest city in Lee County?

   • The largest city in Lee County is Auburn, with an estimated population of 65,508. Other significant population centers include Phenix City (partially located in Lee County), Smiths Station, and Opelika.

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   Lee County is a county located in east central Alabama. As of the 2020 census the population was 174,241. The county seat is Opelika, and the largest city is Auburn. The county was established in 1866 and is named for General Robert E. Lee (1807–1870), who served as General in Chief of the Armies of the Confederate States in 1865.

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   Lee County, best known as the location of Auburn University, also offers visitors opportunities to explore the region’s history.

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   Auburn is a city in Lee County, Alabama, United States. It is the largest city in eastern Alabama. In 2020, it had a population of 76,143. [2] . It is a principal city of the Auburn-Opelika Metropolitan Area . Auburn is a college town and is the home of Auburn University. Auburn is known for its fast growing during the last years.