|
Information, Chronology of Auburn, CA's growth
Follow the life of one of California's oldest cities, with some of the richest history from the discovery of gold by
Claude Chana, to the construction of the Auburn Courthouse, all the way to the present. If you would like to learn more
about Auburn, California, click here to read about its history.
May 16, 1846
|
|
Gold is discovered by Claude Chana in the Auburn area.
|
|
April 1849
|
|
New mining camp in area, named after Auburn, New York.
|
|
1850
|
|
Population grew to around 1,500 people.
|
|
1853
|
|
Auburn, CA became the county seat of Sutter County.
|
|
1855
|
|
Jail next to courthouse burned down.
|
|
May 13, 1865
|
|
Central Pacific Railroad completed line to Auburn, CA.
|
|
May 2, 1888
|
|
Auburn, CA incorporated for second time.
|
|
1898
|
|
Courthouse (now museum) completed.
|
|
