Submitted Place Name Revision History

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8/21/2023, 11:22 AM SeaHorse15
8/21/2023, 11:14 AM SeaHorse15 move from given name to place name
8/21/2023, 11:14 AM SeaHorse15
5/10/2014, 10:24 PM Ora delete because: could not find evidence of use
6/20/2011, 7:40 AM Mike C
2/1/2010, 8:40 PM Halston

Name Opelika
Type Settlement
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˌoʊ.pə.ˈlaɪ.kə/
Edit Status Statusnot set

Meaning & History

Derived from Muscogee (Creek) opilwa lako meaning "large swamp". This is the name of a small city in the American state of Alabama.
Added 2/1/2010 by Halston