Auburn Junction, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | DeKalb |
| Township | Jackson |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| ZIP code | 46706 |
| FIPS code | 18-02692[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 430337[2] |
Auburn Junction is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, DeKalb County, Indiana.
History
Auburn Junction was at the junction of three railroads near Auburn, hence the name.[3][4]
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.[5]
Geography
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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