Discovering Cities in California Series - Auburn
Welcome to Auburn, California.
Located in Region 11.
The County is Placer.
The city has less the 13,000 residents living in 7.4 square miles.
The city was incorporated in May 1888.
The city is located in Northern California.
Some Interesting facts about Auburn, California.
The city titles itself as the Gateway to the Sierra.
Auburn is the Endurance Capitol of the world, what yes it is the athletes sporting and endurance paradise with the most running, horse back riding, and the half-iron-man triathlon. The area was established when a rail road came through utilizing 10,000 Chinese workers. The rail road Central Pacific was built as a part of the Transcontinental Railroad which from Sacramento heading east.
What to do in and around Auburn, California.
Looking into today and the area being the capitol of endurance it would be enjoyable to go on the Mountain Bike Race and even though they mention horses and running.
The city has maintained its heritage and they did this by restoring their Old Town with houses and shops from the mid 19th century. The city has the oldest fore station. If you visit the Placer County Museum they have on display some gold-digger tools and Native Indian and Chinese artifacts.
This is unique for the area they have a spectacular display of of natural mined gold 194.11 ounces from the area at the Auburn Historic Courthouse a wonderful structure started in 1894 and completed 1898. See this great structure here Placer County Courthouse
Official City of Auburn, California web sites.
City of Auburn City of Auburn, California
Auburn Chamber of Commerce Auburn, California Chamber of Commerce
WeatherAuburn.com