Auburn, IN
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About Auburn
- • Gordon Buehrig, a famous automobile designer, was born in Auburn.
- • The Auburn Automobile Company, a luxury car manufacturer, originated here.
- • The automotive industry, specifically luxury car manufacturing, established its prominence.
- • It hosts the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival every Labor Day weekend.
- • A major fire in 1919 destroyed much of the downtown area.
- • Named for Auburn, New York in 1836, it was incorporated in 1849.
- • With around 13,000 residents, it is notably smaller than nearby Fort Wayne.
- • Its elevation is 869 feet above sea level, contributing to its flat terrain.
- • Manufacturing, including automotive parts, is a significant industry here.
- • A nostalgic, small-town charm permeates the air.
- • The Indiana Pacers, based in Indianapolis, are the closest pro basketball team.
- • Auburn High School won the IHSAA Class 3A football state championship in 2018.
