Located at the junction of gold-rich ravines, Auburn was the site of the first gold discovery in Placer County.
As the county seat, Auburn\'s hotels, saloons, and merchants experienced a steady stream of customers as county residents came.
Auburn became a center for goods, services, entertainment, and a place for miners to "winter-over." More importantly, it became a transportation hub.
Though the superficial gold was quickly panned out, by 1850, the town had become an important trading center.
Located at the junction of gold-rich ravines, Auburn was the site of the first gold discovery in Placer County