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Introduction to Auburn, Georgia
Auburn, Georgia, in Barrow county, is 26 miles W of Athens, Georgia and 37 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia.. The city is located in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Auburn has a population of 6,904.
Auburn History
The city of Auburn was established in 1892. The city derived its name from the red clay found in nearby land that was used to dye clothes to a rich auburn color. Auburn has a mix of residential and commercial areas, planned houses, apartments and green areas.
Auburn and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Auburn
Local parks include the James Shackelford Memorial Park, the Roy E. Parks Children’s Playground, the R.H. Burel Park, the Whistle-Stop Park and the Parks Family Sports Complex. The Crawford W. Long Museum, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, the Gwinnett History Museum and the Lanier Museum of Natural History are all accessible from Auburn as well.
Auburn Transportation
Air transportation is available from William Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport.
Auburn Higher Education
Nearby colleges include Agnes Scott College, Athens Technical College and Atlanta Christian College.
Comparing Auburn to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):
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