A few of our peers and friends have been to Auburn of late, and believe us, they found the place exceeding their expectations which were already as high as a kite. If you don't find this statement sufficient to repose your belief in our claim, then we must advice you to get to the bottom of this article and figure out on your own why Auburn deserves to be on your wish list before turning a deaf ear to our claims. This article is worth its weight in gold to teach you about the most valuable things to know about Auburn, and then chalk out your vacations without any fuss or confusion in mind. Keep on reading and you will find that the city is definitely about experiencing something new with a great emphasis on keeping intact and propagating the extraordinaire of its enticing history to our posterity.
During the winters of 1836, a Methodist from Harris County in west Georgia, John J. Harper founded the city of Auburn. Kins or friends of Harper and peer Methodists are believed to be the early settlers in Auburn.
In 1839, the city received charter from the state legislature and was incorporated on February 2, 1839. By 1851, the city witnessed the extension of its connectivity to Montgomery and the river port of Columbus, Georgia via Montgomery and West Point Railroad. Years 1847 and 1856 witnessed the establishment two colleges: the Auburn Masonic Female College and the East Alabama Male College respectively in the city. During the Civil War, Auburn witnessed the establishment of several hospitals. During the post war years, African Americans commenced their businesses there and established churches in the city. During the late nineteenth century and the twentieth century, the city's development and economy were greatly backed by educational institutions. Post World War II, the city enjoyed humongous growth as a result of a rapid increase in the number of staff, students, and faculty at Auburn University. The city has been enjoying a great expansion of its industrial employment base since 1990s.
Important Locations in Auburn
Chewacla State Park
Sprawling across 696 acres of land, Chewacla State Park allows you to relax away
from the busy and hectic life of the city and lets you to restore your
energy while relaxing in the lap of serenity here. This magnificent
creation opened its gates for visitors in 1939. Hiking and mountain
biking lovers find its trails the prominent one to live their passion to
the fullest. Canoeing and kayaking are amongst the other thrilling
activities happening at the bank of 25-acre Lake Chewacla.
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Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve & Nature Center
It was the dream of
Louise Kreher Turner and her husband, Frank Allan Turner who always
wanted to promote the study of natural world through an educational
facility. To inculcate better understanding of our environment, the Center conducts various
nature-based programs, namely, school programs and youth camps,
discovery hikes and nature walks, adult workshops and classes, and
educational exhibits, tours and wildlife study.
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Pebble Hill
This
antebellum cottage is also famed as the Scott-Yarbrough House which was
built in 1847. Its enticing history and eye-popping architectural style
brought humongous popularity for it and as a corollary, it got
registered itself on the list of the National Register of Historic
Places. Its Greek Revival style architecture can do enough magic on you
and blow your mind even if you are not a big time history buff. A visit
to Pebble Hill will let you unearth multitudes of strings that speak
volume about the history, growth and evolution of Auburn. Its collection
of lithographs presented the works of William McIntosh, who signed the
Treaty of Indian Springs, and that of the 1825 Creek delegates.
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Indian Pines Golf Course
The
popularity of Indian Pines Golf Course can be estimated from its rating
as the "best golf city in America" by reputed Golf Digest in 2005. This
18-hole public golf course was originally constructed in 1946 as the
Saugahatchee Country Club. You will be amazed to know that its first
tournament was played on July 4, 1947.
The Auburn High School Tigers
golf team calls Indian Pines Golf Course its home. Indian Pines Golf
Course hosts the famed amateur event tournament, Indian Pines
Invitational. "Race of the Cup" is amongst the spectacular events that
Indian Pines hosts all-year round.
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Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art
When
it comes to Alabama’s prominent art museums, Jule Collins Smith Museum
of Fine Art always finds a mention, and the credit for its immense
popularity goes to its unparalleled and spectacular traditional as well
as contemporary collection of 2,000 works of art. No matter what's
waiting for you inside the museum, its 40,000 square feet building with a
travertine stone exterior will leave you awestruck. Accredited by the
American Alliance of Museums, the museum is dedicated to
preserve, research, enhance, and interpret the splendid collections
endowed to it. Its exhibitions and educational programs are worth your
time and visit.
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Jordan–Hare Stadium
This
stadium has been serving as a home to Auburn Tigers since 1939. It has
earned a worldwide reputation as the 10th-largest on-campus stadium in
United States. This whopping facility can accommodate up to 87,451
people at a time. This stadium is also a symbol of reverence of two
great souls whose contribution towards nation's sports is incomparable.
One is Ralph Shug Jordan, who is popular as city's all-time winningest
football coach, and the other is Clifford Leroy Hare, who was famed as
the president of the former Southern Conference and chairman of Auburn's
Faculty Athletic Committee.
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Auburn Arena
Situated
on the campus of Auburn University, Auburn Arena is a multi-purpose
arena which can accommodate up to 9,121 people. Its foundation was laid
in 2010. The facility is famed as a home to Auburn Tigers men's and
women's basketball, women's volleyball, and women's gymnastics teams.
The arena is marked with the Lovelace Athletic Museum, the Auburn Ticket
Office, two practice courts, twelve suites, a weight room, and coaches
offices. The center of attraction is the whopping monument to the Auburn
Creed which never fails to entice visitors and the passers-by.
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Donald E. Davis Arboretum
It is a great place to delve into native plants and habitats of Alabama. This arboretum is famed as a plant museum which allows visitors to immerse into the splendid collection of scientifically ordered plants and to go through the provenance documentation thereof. The Donald E. Davis Arboretum is engaged into displaying and preserving native southeastern plant communities and living plant collections and providing a platform to have a deep understanding of our natural world and our nexus to it.
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People and Culture of Auburn
The city is home to a wide spectrum of races, ethnic groups, and religious groups with over 3% population growth every year. With a population of 60,258, Auburn becomes the largest city in eastern Alabama and the 8th most populous city in the state. Whites are believed to be the largest ethnic group in Auburn followed by Blacks or African Americans, Asians, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, Hispanic or Latinos, and other races. The art and culture scene of the city is greatly backed by museums, theaters, dance schools, and recreational parks. Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Telfair Peet Theater, Auburn Area Community Theater, Drake School of Irish Dance, Chewacla State Park, Kiesel Park, Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve, and many more are the brilliant and incredible symbols of Auburn's art and culture scene.
Auburn is in the Central Time Zone (UTC-6). The Summer Daylight Saving Time (DST) is Central Daylight Time (UTC-5).
The period between March 25 and May 30 is believed to be the agreeable time to pop in the city due to low dew points. It may increase your love for spring and evoke craze for the city. The time period between September 20 and November 11 is also considered comfortable to plan your visit to Auburn as weather hardly becomes
obstacle in your journey here. The air remains neither too muggy nor too
dry. Apart from pleasant weather during these months, the city remains engaged into festivals celebration and buzzed into organizing myriads of big and significant events. Hence, don't miss the chance of visiting the city during these golden days of year and drum up as much cherished moments as possible.
