Auburn, California
Placer County
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Auburn is a city in Placer County in the U.S. state of California, with about 13,300 inhabitants (as of 2010 census ). Auburn is also the county seat of administration. The city covers an area of 19.2 square kilometers.
The city was founded in 1849 and is surrounded by dense coniferous forests of the Sierra Nevada, 50 kilometers northeast of Sacramento on Interstate 80 In 1853, Auburn was the county seat of administration. The cornerstone of the government building, which can already be seen from Interstate 80 off, was laid on July 4, 1894.
The restored old town houses from the mid-19th century as a special eye-catcher. The oldest standing in the service of California's fire station and post office are still special attractions of the Gold Rush.
Old Gold Digger Accessory and Indian / Chinese artifacts can admire Visitors in Place County Museum.
Sons and daughters of the town
- Tomas Arana, an actor
- Ben Nighthorse Campbell, politicians
- Stacy Dragila, track and field athlete and Olympic champion
- Kane Hodder, stuntman and actor
- Alexander Rossi, American race car driver