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Auburn, AL

Auburn is a city in Lee County, Alabama, United States. It is the largest city in eastern Alabama. It is the principal city of the Auburn-Opelika Metropolitan Area. The Auburn-Opelika, AL MSA with a population of 193,773, along with the Columbus, GA-AL MSA, and Tuskegee, Alabama, comprises the greater Columbus-Auburn-Opelika, GA-AL CSA, a region home to 503,124 residents.

Auburn is a historic college town and is the home of Auburn University. It is Alabama's fastest-growing metropolitan area and the 19th-fastest-growing metro area in the United States as measured since 1990. U.S. News ranked Auburn among its top ten list of best places to live in the United States for the year 2009. The city's unofficial nickname is "The Loveliest Village on the Plains," taken from a line in the poem The Deserted Village by Oliver Goldsmith: "Sweet Auburn! Loveliest village of the plain..."

Auburn was incorporated on February 2, 1839, in what was then Macon County, covering an area of 2 square miles (5.2 km2). By that time, Methodist and Baptist churches had been established, and a school had been built and had come into operation. In the mid-1840s, separate academies for boys and girls were established in addition to the primary school. This concentration of educational institutions led to a rapid influx of families from the planter class into Auburn in the 1840s and 1850s. By 1858, of the roughly 1,000 free residents of Auburn, some 500 were students.

Auburn's major industries are diverse, including education, technology, healthcare, and manufacturing, contributing to a robust and dynamic local economy. The city's strategic location along Interstate 85 facilitates commerce and connectivity.

Health and wellness are integral aspects of Auburn's community life. The East Alabama Medical Center serves as a leading healthcare provider, offering comprehensive medical services to residents. The city promotes a healthy lifestyle through community wellness programs, fitness centers, and events such as the Auburn Med Spa, which offers a range of spa services including facials, massages, and body treatments. Inner Peace Floats specializes in float therapy for relaxation and stress relief. Auburn Therapeutic Massage, focuses on therapeutic massage techniques for pain relief and relaxation. Lifespring Wellness Center, offers holistic wellness services, including acupuncture, chiropractic care, and herbal medicine, and the Pure Barre that specializes in barre fitness classes for strength, flexibility, and toning.

Top sites in Auburn, AL are Auburn University Campus, Jordan-Hare Stadium, and Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art.

Population: 83,757 (2024). ZIP codes: 36830–36832, 36849. Area code: 334. Elevation: 702 ft (214 m). Area: 62.07 sq mi (160.77 km2).

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What is the city of Auburn, AL is known for?

Home to Auburn University, the city of Auburn offers many of the amenities of a larger city while maintaining a small-town feel. The city of Auburn was founded in 1836. The city is known as being one of the more progressive cities in the south with a nationally ranked public school system and a diverse population. Auburn University creates a significant international presence for the community with 2,235 international students and 500 international employees. Many other foreign nationals live and work in the community, and it is estimated that two of three residents are from other parts of the country creating a cosmopolitan feel.

What county is Auburn, AL?

The city of Auburn is located in Lee County in east-central Alabama at the juncture of the Piedmont and Coastal Plain physiographic sections. According to local lore, a young woman chose the name for the town from the first line in Oliver Goldsmith’s poem, “The Deserted Village,” which reads “Sweet Auburn, the loveliest village of the plain.” Auburn is the home of Auburn University. Currently, the city has a mayor-council form of government.

What is interesting about Auburn, AL?

Auburn's central location makes it an ideal place for students to explore the Southeastern United States. Exceeding 300,000 alumni worldwide, its network includes the CEO of Apple, Tim Cook, actress Octavia Spencer six NASA astronauts, and three past directors of the Kennedy Space Center. Many students choose Auburn for its small-town environment. The downtown area is within walking distance of campus and includes a variety of restaurants and shops. 

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City of Auburn

Wikipedia

Study Abroad Auburn

Encyclopedia of Alabama

Auburn Alabama

Auburn University Campus

Jordan-Hare Stadium

Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art

East Alabama Medical Center

Auburn Med Spa

Inner Peace Floats

Auburn Therapeutic Massage

Lifespring Wellness Center

Pure Barre

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