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
ALSO CHECK OUT:
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Historic Auburn Fire House & Bell
Auburn, CALincoln Way & Commercial Street, Auburn, CA 95603Old Town’s Firehouse is currently one of Auburn’s most famous attractions.
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Bernhard Museum Complex
Auburn, CA291 Auburn Folsom Road, Auburn, CA 95603Filled with artifacts and furnishings from a bygone era, the Bernhard House transports visitors to a simpler time.
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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.
