Auburn Junction, Indiana

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Auburn Junction is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, DeKalb County, Indiana.

CountryUnited States
Elevation
866 ft (264 m)
FIPS code18-02692[1]
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Auburn Junction
Auburn Junction is located in Indiana
Auburn Junction
Auburn Junction
Location within Indiana
Auburn Junction is located in the United States
Auburn Junction
Auburn Junction
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 41°21′07″N 85°04′29″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyDeKalb
TownshipJackson
Elevation
866 ft (264 m)
ZIP code
46706
FIPS code18-02692[1]
GNIS feature ID430337[2]
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History

Auburn Junction was at the junction of three railroads near Auburn, hence the name.[3][4]

At Auburn Junction, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, the Eel River Railroad, and the Fort Wayne and Jackson Railroad all met at grade. The only thing that remains of Auburn Junction today is the B&O trackage, now owned by CSX and a mile section of the Ft Wayne and Jackson that serves as an industrial spur to two local businesses, also known as the City of Auburn Port Authority.[5]

A post office was established at Auburn Junction in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1931.[6]

Geography

Auburn Junction is located at 41°21′07″N 85°04′29″W.

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