Auburn Junction, Indiana facts for kids
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Auburn Junction
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 Auburn Junction, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Auburn Junction, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | DeKalb |
| Township | Jackson |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| ZIP code |
46706
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| FIPS code | 18-02692 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430337 |
Auburn Junction is a small, unincorporated community located in Jackson Township, DeKalb County, Indiana. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger county or township.
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History of Auburn Junction
Auburn Junction got its name because it was a very important meeting point for trains. It was a "junction" where three different railroads came together. This made it a busy spot for travel and trade.
Railroad Connections
Near the town of Auburn, three major railroad lines met. These were the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, the Eel River Railroad, and the Fort Wayne and Jackson Railroad. Imagine three busy roads all crossing at one spot, but for trains!
Today, most of these old railroad lines are gone. Only parts of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad tracks are still used. These tracks are now owned by a company called CSX Transportation. A small section of the Fort Wayne and Jackson line also remains. It helps local businesses move their goods.
The Post Office at Auburn Junction
Life in Auburn Junction included its own post office. It was opened in 1884. This meant people could send and receive mail right in their community. The post office served the area for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1931.
Where is Auburn Junction?
Auburn Junction is located in the state of Indiana, in the United States. You can find it at these coordinates: 41°21′07″N 85°04′29″W / 41.35194°N 85.07472°W. This means it's at 41 degrees, 21 minutes, 7 seconds North latitude and 85 degrees, 4 minutes, 29 seconds West longitude. It sits about 866 feet (264 meters) above sea level.
