Founded in by John Harper and settlers from Georgia, its name was inspired by the sweet Auburn of Oliver Goldsmiths poem The Deserted Village. Chewacla State Park and Tuskegee National Forest are southwest. city, Lee county, eastern Alabama, adjacent to Opelika, about miles 100 km northeast of Montgomery. Auburn University, opened as Alabama Male College Methodist in is the main factor in the citys economy. historical fair, showcasing the making of cane syrup, is held in 1990 city, 33,830 AuburnOpelika MSA, 87,146 2000 city, 42,987 AuburnOpelika MSA, 115,092.. Inc. Pop. The manufacture of engines, tools, and plastics is also important.
1990 city, 33,830 AuburnOpelika MSA, 87,146 2000 city, 42,987 AuburnOpelika MSA, 115,092.. Auburn University, opened as Alabama Male College Methodist in is the main factor in the citys economy. city, Lee county, eastern Alabama, adjacent to Opelika, about miles 100 km northeast of Montgomery. Founded in by John Harper and settlers from Georgia, its name was inspired by the sweet Auburn of Oliver Goldsmiths poem The Deserted Village. The university campus is home to the Donald Inc. Davis Arboretum the historic district of Loachapoka, miles 11 km of Auburn, has several 19thcentury homes. Pop.
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