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The Alabama state flag is a crimson cross of St. Andrew on a field of white.

History of my Hometown: Opp, AL
I chose to do my topic of interest on where my entire family is from because I never knew much about Opp.


"The City of OPPortunity"

Opp, Alabama is named after Henry Opp who was a lawyer for L&N Railroad in Andalusia, Alabama. Henry was battling a case in the early 1900's where he was trying to establish a railroad line to run through Covington County (Opp being part of this county). He won the case which provided a good "turning route" place for trains to pass through. In appreciation for this technological advancement, the little town decided to name itself after Henry Opp, giving it the name of Opp, Alabama.

One of Opp's major attractions is its well-known state park, Frank Jackson State Park. The park consists of 2,050 acres of lakes, a swimming beach, picnic area, campground and a playground. Just the lakes alone account for over 1,000 acres of the state park. The park has a large campsite which runs at a base price of $15. The park is located just a short distance of about one mile from downtown Opp.

Opp has a population of about 7,000 people and is located near the intersection of US Highway 331 and US highway 84. This is just 20 miles from the Florida state line. Opp is labeled as being in southern Alabama near the Florida Panhandle.

Opp has 2 major attractions:

  1. Opp's Rattlesnake Rodeo- this is an annual event that has been titled one of the most bizarre events in the Southeast. It always takes place the first weekend in March. There are a series of events that take place such as a beauty pagent, stock car racing, arts and craft show, and a car show.
  2. Opp's Old Home Folks Day- This is an annual event where people go back in time to enjoy the history of Alabama. It is always held the first weekend in October. The event takes place at the historic Frank Jackson State Park. Some events that take place during Old Home Folks Day include boat rides, singing, and storytelling of Old Folk Tales.

Links for more information on Opp, Alabama
Opp's Homepage
Opp Alabama Local Directory
Opp Demographics
Map of Opp
Hotels In Opp