Auburn is a beautiful community of about 3,500 people with a small-town feel and charm. Auburn is known for being welcoming to new community members, our quality school system, excellent health care, and our two unique business districts lined with historical buildings.
Auburn was named after Auburn, New York and was founded by two friends, New York lawyer Charles Dana Nixon and Civil War hero Church Howe. This influenced the merger of two railroad towns, Calvert and Sheridan into one community and is the reason Auburn has two downtown areas.
Auburn’s Creative District has many unique aspects, including our rich history, two downtowns, the abundance of local creatives and entrepreneurs – and also our exciting connection to the honeybees! Did you know that the honeybee was named Nebraska’s official state insect in 1975 after a campaign led by an Auburn third grade teacher and her students? In honor of this achievement, 27 honeybee sculptures painted by local artists adorn the area. Most of the sculptures reside in Auburn, with a few in the neighboring towns of Brock, Brownville, Julian, Peru and Johnson. The honeybee sculpture project reminds people that working together is important for the community, similar to how it is for a hive – a perfect analogy for life in Auburn.
Please come see us – Opportunity and Friendship (and honeybees!) Await in Auburn’s Creative District!
The Auburn Creative District’s mission is to nurture and cohesively promote the district’s unique cultural identity, engage community members of all ages, and attract creative entrepreneurs.
The Auburn Creative District is a destination for tourists with its friendly, small-town feel, rich history, and opportunities to enjoy arts and culture both inside and outdoors. ACD is an attractive place to settle down for entrepreneurs with its interconnected network of arts, culture and businesses.
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