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- The first use of the name "Auburn Hills," in 1964, was by Oakland Community College.
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Auburn Hills began as the town of Auburn in 1821 at what is today the corner of Auburn and Squirrel Roads. Situated on the Clinton River, it was named by Aaron Webster, the first settler, for Auburn, New York. His sawmill and grist mill attracted settlers to Auburn.
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Auburn Hills began as Pontiac Township, including the village of Auburn, in 1821, at what is today the corner of Auburn and Squirrel roads. Situated on the Clinton River, it was named by Aaron Webster, the first settler, for Auburn, New York. His sawmill and grist mill attracted settlers to Auburn.
Auburn Hills was officially established as a city in 1983, following the consolidation of the former Pontiac Township and the village of Auburn Heights. The name "Auburn" comes from Auburn Road, which runs through the area, while "Hills" represents the numerous rolling hills present in the cityscape.
Founded in 1821 as the Town of Auburn at the corner of Squirrel Road and Auburn Road, the town later changed its name to Auburn Heights and in 1983 incorporated with Pontiac Township, becoming Auburn Hills.
Auburn Hills is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A northern suburb of Detroit, Auburn Hills is located about 26 miles (42 km) north of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 24,360.