Historic Auburn Courthouse
Take a look into the rich history of Auburn.
Built in 1898, this courthouse is an elegantly-designed look into the history of Auburn. The beautifully restored Courthouse, which echoes many of the design elements in the state capital building, serves as a beacon to those traveling east or west on Interstate 80. The Placer County Museum is also located on the first floor of the courthouse, so stop by and learn about the area’s history!
- Hours Monday-Friday, 8am-12pm, 1pm-4pm
- Address 101 Maple St, Auburn, CA 95603
- Phone (530) 745-2000
- Website Auburn Courthouse
- Best Feature Historic museum and courthouse
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Watson Cabin Museum
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Joss House Museum & Chinese History Center
Auburn, CA200 Sacramento Street, Auburn, CA 95603Learn about Chinese settlers from the Gold Rush era.
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Claude Chana Gold Panner Monument
Auburn, CALincoln Way & Park Street, Auburn, CA 95603A 45-ton concrete statue of a Gold Rush era miner stands at the entrance to Old Town Auburn, a small collection of shops, restaurants, and antique stores. The statue is a representation of Claude Chana (1811-1882), the prospector who discovered gold here in the foothills east of Sacramento on May 16, 1848.
