Albany
“WHY DO SO MANY PEOPLE TREK TO ALBANY (population: 2,000)?
For starters, it has a serious art museum, an imposing courthouse, picturesque storefronts, historic ranches–and every year, the last 2 full weekends in June, it lets its hair down with a Texas -size spectacular under the stars. Fandangle, anyone?”
Texas Monthly , June 2003 by Anne Dingus.
Albany, Texas has capitalized on its culture and history, linking the frontier lifestyle with the twenty-first century. The community is dedicated to technological advances, educational excellence and an enhanced quality of life.
Albany is a friendly, safe, clean and beautiful city attractive to families with children, senior citizens and tourists. New and diverse businesses are thriving, providing job opportunities while contributing to a tax base that upgrades infrastructure, provides housing and activities for all citizens. Albany is committed to preserving its unique heritage and wildlife resources while planning for the future.
The Old Jail Art Center
Exceptional permanent art exhibits include works of Giacomo Manzu, John Marin, Charles Umlauf, Louise Nevelson, Henry Moore, Amedeo Modigliani, Pablo Picasso, and examples of Chinese art from the Han, Wei,…
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Ledbetter Picket House
Restored frontier ranch structure with rustic period furnishings. House is a dog-run cabin built of…
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Erected in 1976 to fulfill long-standing promise to honor the Georgia Battalion that volunteered in…
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