Auburn, Mississippi facts for kids
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Auburn, Mississippi
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 Auburn, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Auburn, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lincoln |
| Elevation | 430 ft (130 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39664
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| Area code(s) | 601 |
| GNIS feature ID | 666423 |
Auburn is a small, quiet community located in Lincoln County, Mississippi, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county area.
About Auburn
Auburn is found about 5.6 miles (9 kilometers) east-northeast of a place called Smithdale. It's also close to U.S. Route 98, which is a major road.
A Look Back in Time
More than a hundred years ago, in 1900, Auburn was a bit different. It had a high school, which was important for education in the area. There was also a masonic lodge, which is a meeting place for a social and charitable organization. At that time, about 57 people lived in Auburn.
A post office served the community of Auburn for many years. It opened in 1890 and continued to operate until 1953.
Notable People
- Edgar Godbold was a well-known person from Auburn. He was the president of Louisiana College from 1942 to 1951. A college president is like the main leader of a university or college.
