Albany, Texas
Albany is a city of 1,849 people in Shackelford County, Texas, founded in 1874.
Why visit Albany
Townapedia lists 32 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 5 places to eat and 4 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Shackelford County Courthouse Historic District and Flying “A” Car Museum.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Albany
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Albany
Albany is a city in Shackelford County, Texas, United States. Its population was 1,854 at the 2020 Census. It is the county seat of Shackelford County.
From the Wikipedia article Albany, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks32
Shackelford County Courthouse Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Albany, Shackelford County, Texas
20 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes5
Donut Shop & Kolache
Fast food · Donut
600 North Main Street, Albany
Tu-Sa 05:30-12:00
Where to stay4
Hereford Motel
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
557 West US Highway 180, Albany
Albany Inn & Rv Campground
Motel and hotel · 0.5 mi
424 East US Highway 180, Albany
History
Established in 1873, Albany was named by county clerk William Cruger after his former home of Albany, Georgia.
Lieutenant Colonel William Dyess, survivor of the Bataan Death March in the Philippines and namesake of Dyess Air Force Base, was born in Albany on August 9, 1916.
Major General Robert B. Williams, who led the World War II aerial bombing raid on Schweinfurt, Germany, was born in Albany on November 9, 1901.
From the History section of Albany, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping3
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of Albany
62 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 32°F | 1.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 35°F | 1.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 42°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 50°F | 2.8 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 84°F | 60°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 68°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 72°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 70°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 63°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 52°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 42°F | 1.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 33°F | 1.5 in | 0.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Albany Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Shackelford County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-02-09: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-07-01: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Stephens County Airport (BKD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Breckenridge 22 mi east, about 36 min by car
- Baird 24 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Woodson 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Clyde 25 mi southwest, about 41 min by car
- Stamford 28 mi northwest, about 45 min by car
- Cisco 30 mi southeast, about 48 min by car
- Hawley 31 mi west, about 50 min by car
- Abilene 32 mi southwest, about 51 min by car
- Potosi 35 mi southwest, about 57 min by car
- Eastland 36 mi southeast, about 58 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Shackelford County Courthouse, Jim Bowen, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church corner, QuesterMark, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church - 7108360947, QuesterMark, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church, QuesterMark, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church tower, QuesterMark, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Shackelford County Courthouse RTHL Plaque, Larry D. Moore, Public domain
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