Beauregard, Alabama facts for kids
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Beauregard, Alabama
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 Beauregard, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Beauregard, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lee |
| Named for | P.G.T. Beauregard |
| Elevation | 630 ft (190 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS ID | 138110 |
Beauregard is a community in Lee County, Alabama, in the United States. It is an unincorporated community, meaning it does not have its own city government. Beauregard is located east of Auburn and south of Opelika.
History of Beauregard
Beauregard was settled in the late 1800s. It was named after P.G.T. Beauregard, a general who fought for the Confederacy during the American Civil War.
On March 3, 2019, a very strong tornado hit Beauregard. This tornado was rated EF4, which means it caused extreme damage. Many homes and businesses were badly damaged or completely destroyed. The community worked together to recover and rebuild after this difficult event.
Where is Beauregard?
Beauregard is generally thought of as a small area. It is located near the intersection of Alabama State Route 51 and Lee County Road 400. However, many people living in the surrounding 25 square miles (about 65 square kilometers) also consider themselves part of the Beauregard community.
The city of Opelika, which is the county seat of Lee County, is about 8 miles (13 km) north of Beauregard.
Schools in Beauregard
Beauregard has its own set of schools that serve the community.
- Beauregard Elementary School teaches students from kindergarten through 4th grade.
- Sanford Middle School is for students in 5th through 8th grade.
- Beauregard High School serves students from 9th through 12th grade. The high school even won the Alabama 5A State Championship in 2016!
The mascot for all three schools is the Hornet.
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Beauregard High School
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Beauregard Volunteer Fire Department
