Why visit Auburn
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 37 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include NGC Auburn Cinemas, Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, Auburn Community Mausoleum and Eckhart Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 36 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Auburn
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Auburn
Auburn is a city in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States. The population was 13,412 at the 2020 census. Founded in 1836 by Wesley Park (1811–1868), the city is the county seat of DeKalb County. Auburn is also known as Home of the Classics.
From the Wikipedia article Auburn, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks14
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Museum in Auburn, Indiana
1600 Wayne Street, Auburn
Mo-Su 09:00-17:00
Auburn Community Mausoleum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic site in DeKalb County, Indiana
Charles Lehmback Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
DeKalb County Home and Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic residential building in Indiana, United States
Downtown Auburn Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Auburn, IN, listed on the NRHP in Indiana
Garrett Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Henry Peters House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in Indiana
Henry Shull Farmhouse Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic inn in Indiana, United States
Joseph Bowman Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Keyser Township School 8
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
School building in Indiana, United States of America
Mountz House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Rakestraw House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic home located near Garrett in Keyser Township, DeKalb County, Indiana
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes37
The Italian Grille
Restaurant · Italian · 0.9 mi
227 North Duesenberg Drive, Auburn
Tu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 16:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Auburn Brewing Company
Brewery and winery
309 North Main Street, Auburn
Th-Fr 04:00-22:00; Sa 00:00-22:00; Su 00:00-20:00
25 more on the map.
History
Auburn's site on Cedar Creek was chosen by Wesley Park and John Badlam Howe at the intersection of two major trails, Goshen-Defiance Road and Coldwater Road, and next to the land of John Houlton. The name for the community likely came from "The Deserted Village" by Oliver Goldsmith, that begins "Sweet Auburn! Loveliest village of the plain." The plat of the Village of Auburn is dated April 21, 1836, but it was held by Howe and not recorded until March 12, 1879. John Drury purchased the first lot (Lot 73) for $25.00 on September 5, 1837. The first store was built at Park's corners by Thomas Freeman, applying for a license on March 5, 1838, and bringing supplies by horseback from Fort Wayne. Daniel Altenburg, Levi Walsworth, the Sherlock family, Samuel Sprott, David Weave, David Shoemaker, Henry Curtis, Lyman Childsey, James Cosper, and David Cosper were among the early residents.
From the History section of Auburn, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
300 Lenora Lane, Auburn
Churches and places of worship4
First United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.9 mi
1203 East 7th Street, Auburn
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Eckhart Public Library and Park
Library · National Register of Historic Places
603 South Jackson Street, Auburn
Healthcare3
Map of Auburn
110 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 16°F | 2.5 in | 10.6 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 19°F | 2.3 in | 9.7 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 27°F | 2.7 in | 4.8 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 37°F | 4.0 in | 1.2 in |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 60°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 58°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 51°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 41°F | 3.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 31°F | 3.1 in | 2.5 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 22°F | 2.6 in | 7.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Garrett 1 S (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
DeKalb County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2009-04-22: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-01-30: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2007-03-12: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
DeKalb County Airport (GWB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Garrett 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Waterloo 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Altona 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Avilla 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- St. Joe 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Leo-Cedarville 10 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Butler 10 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Fort Wayne 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Defiance 36 mi east, about 58 min by car
- Van Wert 42 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Auburn-indiana-courthouse-night, Unknown author, Public domain
- Eckhart Public Library, Nyttend, Public domain
- Auburn Community Mausoleum, Nyttend, Public domain
- Site of the Henry Shull Farmhouse Inn, Nyttend, Public domain
- Rakestraw House in Keyser Township, Nyttend, Public domain
- Joseph Bowman Farmhouse, Nyttend, Public domain
- Henry Peters House, Nyttend, Public domain
- DeKalb County Home near Garrett, Nyttend, Public domain
- Keyser Township School 8, Nyttend, Public domain
- Mountz House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Charles Lehmback Farmstead, Nyttend, Public domain
- Franklin north of Dennis in Garrett, Nyttend, Public domain
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