Auburn is located at the intersection of Interstate 69 and State Road 8 in DeKalb County, Indiana.
Population 13,086 (Source: 2010 census)
The City of Auburn was founded in 1836 by Wesley Park. The most accepted theory of how the city received its name is after the poem “The Deserted Village” which starts “Sweet Auburn! Loveliest village of the plain…”
The most prominent historical business in Auburn was the Auburn Automobile Company which was incorporated in 1903. In 1924, a young entrepreneur named Errett Lobban Cord was hired to manage the company. He quadrupled the company’s sales and developed it into the 11th largest export company in the United States.
Today, Auburn retains many noteworthy historic structures, including residential, commercial, and municipal properties. Along with all the historic ambiance and festivals, Auburn hosts many museums: the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, the Early Ford V8 Foundation & Museum, the Hoosier Air Museum, the National Military History Center and the National Automotive and Truck Museum.
One of the states largest events, The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival, is held every Labor Day weekend. Events include the “Parade of Classics”, an Antique Show, Quilt Show, famous DeBrands Chocolate and Ice Cream On The Square, Arts and Crafts Show, the ACD Auction, flea market, and much more. Other events throughout the year in Auburn include Cycle Fest, (annual) Garden Walk, Christmas Stroll and Farm Power Show, Cruise-In, Festival of Lights, and the Hoosier Warbirds Fly-In. The DeKalb County Free Fall Fair takes place at the end of September, with 4-H events at the DeKalb County Fairgrounds with rides, food and games.
AMENITIES: Auburn has many unique and interesting recreational activities: two branches of the YMCA, the Skatin’ Station, the Auburn Recreation Center bowling lanes, Bridgewater Golf Club, the Auburn KOA Campground, and NCG Cinemas. Auburn has 15+ parks and has been given the distinction of “Tree City USA”. The Parks and Recreation office offers several activities during the year including a Halloween walk, a Christmas Walk, and several activities during the summer. The Auburn Community Pool is located at Eckhart Park. Auburn houses the Eckhart Public Library and the William H. Willennar Genealogy Center and is located on Jackson Street.
EDUCATION: Auburn is served by the DeKalb County Central United School District. Students attend DeKalb Middle School, DeKalb High School, J.R. Watson Elementary, or McKenney-Harrison Elementary schools.
GOVERNMENT: The City of Auburn is governed by an elected mayor, a seven member city council and a three member board of works.
INDUSTRY: There are many diverse industries and businesses located in the City of Auburn and surrounding areas. They are home to Cooper Standard Automotive, DeKalb Health, Guardian Industries, Metal Technologies, Nucor, Rieke Packaging, Steel Dynamics, Team Quality Services - honored among outstanding businesses - 2011 Indiana "Companies to Watch", Tower Automotive and many more.
UTILITIES: Water, sewage, and electricity are provided through the City of Auburn and has the lowest electric utility rates in the state along with the implementation of smart grid technology. NIPSCO is the natural gas provider. Locally owned and operated Auburn Essential Services (AES) provides “industrial strength” business class fiber optic internet and telephone service.
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