Albany, Texas
Albany is a city in the state of Texas in the United States. It is the county seat of Shackelford County.[1] About 2,032 people lived there in 2010.[2] The city was named after Albany, Georgia.[1] The Cook oilfields were discovered in 1926.[1] They became a large part of the local economy. Ranching is the main occupation, raising sheep and cattle. The town slogan is "Albany, the Home of the Hereford."[1]
Albany | |
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City | |
 The Shackelford County Courthouse in Albany. | |
 Map of Albany | |
| Coordinates: 32°43′37″N 99°17′14″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Shackelford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.5 sq mi (4 km2) |
| • Land | 1.5 sq mi (4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 1,414 ft (431 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 2,032 |
| • Density | 1,400/sq mi (520/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | 76430 |
| Area code(s) | 325 |
| FIPS code | 48-01648 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1329326 |
Geography
Albany has a total area of 1.5 square miles.
References
- "ALBANY, TEXAS". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
- "Albany, Texas". City data. Onboard Informatics. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
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