Mount Auburn, Shelby County, Indiana facts for kids
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Mount Auburn
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 Mount Auburn, Shelby County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Mount Auburn, Shelby County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Shelby |
| Township | Jackson |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46124
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| FIPS code | 18-51300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 439520 |
Mount Auburn is a small, unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Shelby County, in the state of Indiana, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a town that isn't officially a city or village.
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History of Mount Auburn
How Mount Auburn Started
Mount Auburn was planned and mapped out in 1837. Before it was called Mount Auburn, this community had another name: Black Hawk.
Post Office and Communication
A post office opened in Mount Auburn in 1838. It was first named Black Hawk, just like the community. In 1844, the post office's name changed to Mount Auburn. It stayed open until 1905, helping people send and receive mail.
Schools in Mount Auburn
Mount Auburn had a school that was open by at least 1884. This school later became Mt. Auburn High School in 1891. The high school served the community for many years. However, it closed its doors in 1958. After the high school closed, students from Mount Auburn began attending schools that were part of the Southwestern Consolidated School Corporation of Shelby County, Indiana.
Where is Mount Auburn?
Mount Auburn is located at 39°23′33″N 85°53′37″W / 39.39250°N 85.89361°W. It is right in the middle of Jackson Township. The community is about twelve miles southwest of Shelbyville. It is also about five miles northeast of Edinburgh, which is in Johnson County.
