Auburn is an

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located in Lincoln County,

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, United States. Auburn is approximately east-northeast of Smithdale near U.S. Route 98. In 1900, Auburn was home to a high school and

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and had a population of 57. A post office operated under the name Auburn from 1890 to 1953.

Notable person

* Edgar Godbold, president of Louisiana College from 1942 to 1951

References

Unincorporated communities in Lincoln County, Mississippi Unincorporated communities in Mississippi {{LincolnCountyMS-geo-stub