Auburn: Downtown: SR 18 at MP 8.7: SE 304th St
Among the communities of Washington’s Puget Sound lowlands, Auburn stands out for its position between the Green and White rivers and its role as a road-and-rail crossroads. State Route 18 skirts the city’s southern side near SE 304th Street, forming part of the east–west link between Interstate 5 in Federal Way and Interstate 90 near Snoqualmie. The route passes through wooded, gradually rising terrain marking the transition from the valley floor toward the Cascade foothills. Auburn developed as a farming and railroad town; it was incorporated in 1891, when it was still called Slaughter, and adopted its present name two years later. Its location ties the Green River Valley’s housing, industry and agricultural land to the wider Seattle–Tacoma region.
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Auburn occupies the broad Green River Valley in western Washington, south of Seattle in the Puget Sound lowlands. The city grew from an agricultural settlement known as Slaughter, adopting the name Auburn in 1893; the White River Valley Museum preserves stories of local and regional heritage. Downtown combines civic buildings, shops and performance venues, while Emerald Downs hosts Thoroughbred racing from spring into autumn. The river plain and nearby Cascade foothills place Auburn between the metropolitan corridor and the working landscapes of King County. Discover further points of interest through webcams located across Auburn and Washington State.
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