Country United States County DeKalb ZIP code 46706 Elevation 264 m | State Indiana Township Jackson FIPS code 18-02692 Local time Wednesday 4:25 AM | |
 | ||
Weather 9°C, Wind SE at 2 km/h, 94% Humidity | ||
Auburn Junction is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, DeKalb County, Indiana.
Contents
Map of Auburn Junction, Auburn, IN 46706, USA
History
Auburn Junction was at the junction of three railroads near Auburn, hence the name.
At Auburn Junction, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, the Eel River Railroad, and the Fort Wayne, Jackson & Saginaw 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 half mile section of the Ft Wayne, Jackson & Saginaw that serves as an industrial spur to two local businesses.
A post office was established at Auburn Junction in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1931.
Geography
Auburn Junction is located at 41°21′07″N 85°04′29″W.
References
Auburn Junction, Indiana Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA