New Albany, Ohio
New Albany is a city of 10,896 people in Franklin County, Ohio, founded in 1837.
Why visit New Albany
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 35 parks and trails, 29 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include George and Christina Ealy House, New Albany Country Club and New Albany Links Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 22°F, and about 28 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in New Albany
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About New Albany
New Albany is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio. It is located 15 miles (24 km) northeast of the state capital, Columbus. Most of the city is located in Franklin County and a small portion extends into adjacent Licking County. New Albany had a population of 10,825 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article New Albany, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
George and Christina Ealy House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
House in New Albany, Ohio
Parks, trails and playgrounds35
Taylor Farm Park
Park · 3.6 mi
5526 East Dublin Granville Road, New Albany
sunrise-sunset
The Golf Club
Golf course · 1.8 mi
4522 Kitzmiller Road, New Albany
23 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes29
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.6 mi
7400 Fodor Road, New Albany
Mo-We 06:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-18:00; Su 06:00-16:00
Flanagan's Pub
Bar and pub · 3.7 mi
3001 Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road, Columbus
Mo-Su 08:00-20:00
Fox in the Snow Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Pastry, Coffee · 2.2 mi
160 West Main Street, New Albany
17 more on the map.
Where to stay3
History
The land of New Albany was founded in the center of Plain Township in 1837 by Nobel Landon and William Yantis. The land was split into lots measuring 50 ft (15 m) by 100 ft (30 m) and sold to new settlers. One theory about the name is that some of the original settlers migrated from the Albany, New York, area. Albany, Ohio was laid out in 1832, prior to the founding of New Albany. During its history, the community has also been known by the name of Hope.
In 1856, New Albany was incorporated with a population of 50, and S. Ogden was elected as the first mayor. Initially known as The Wilkins Lumber Mill, the New Albany Mill opened in 1881. The first female mayor of New Albany, Mrs. Edward Babbitt was elected in 1922.
In 1970, New Albany was much smaller, consisting of a small part of Plain Township that did not touch Columbus. The first annual New Albany Founders Day Celebration was held in 1976. As late as 1980, the census only listed 414 residents in the village. Rapid growth in New Albany began in the 1990s, partly due to the expansion of the Les Wexner clothing empire and Wexner's construction of his mansion (the second-largest in central Ohio behind the Longaberger mansion in the village). State Route 161 and access to 161 from I-270 was reconfigured around this time, allowing freeway access into and out of town.
From the History section of New Albany, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship12
All Saints Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 3.8 mi
5101 Johnstown Road, New Albany
New Albany United Methodist
Church · United Methodist · 1.8 mi
20 3rd Street, New Albany
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 3.3 mi
5835 Central College Road, New Albany
Franklin United Brethren Church
Church · 1.3 mi
7171 Central College Road, New Albany
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Cornerstone Academy Community School
School · 3.2 mi
6015 E Walnut St, Westerville
New Albany Early Learning Center
School · 2.5 mi
5101 Swickard Woods Blvd, New Albany
Healthcare3
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Outpatient Care New Albany
Clinic and pharmacy · 4.0 mi
Map of New Albany
112 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 22°F | 3.0 in | 9.5 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 24°F | 2.4 in | 7.6 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 32°F | 3.6 in | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 42°F | 3.9 in | 0.5 in |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 45°F | 2.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 35°F | 2.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 27°F | 3.1 in | 5.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Columbus Port Columbus Intl Ap 72428 (9 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
Franklin County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-10-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-08-20: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2008-10-24: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Pataskala 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Gahanna 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Westerville 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Reynoldsburg 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Whitehall 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Bexley 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Columbus 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Worthington 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Pickerington 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Upper Arlington 16 mi west, about 26 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
- New Albany City Hall 1, Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Founders of New Albany Historical Marker 1, Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New Albany Police HQ 1, Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Packed Audience at The McCoy in New Albany, Ohio, James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Glenn Close speaks at The Jefferson Series in New Albany, Ohio, Lorn Spolter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Peggy Noonan in New Albany, Ohio, Lorn Spolter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Newt Gingrich and Valerie Jarrett speak in New Albany, Ohio, Lisa Hinson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Patrick J. Kennedy presents at The Jefferson Series in New Albany, Ohio, Lorn Spolter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New Albany Walking Classic in New Albany, Ohio, Lisa Hinson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Girl Walking Dog in New Albany, Ohio, Lisa Hinson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New Albany Farmers Market, Jeff Krugh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New Albany Branch Library, Lisa Hinson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Georgian architecture in New Albany, Ohio, Lisa Hinson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Archibald Smith House — Plain Township, Franklin County, Ohio - 38916107020, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Archibald Smith House — Plain Township, Franklin County, Ohio - 39831271255, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Archibald Smith House — Plain Township, Franklin County, Ohio, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Strait House — Plain Township, Franklin County, Ohio - 39831364615, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Strait House — Plain Township, Franklin County, Ohio, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- ISS030-E-92906 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS038-E-34973 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS059-E-103027 - View of Washington, D.C., Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS036-E-804 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Levi Dague House — Plain Township, Franklin County, Ohio, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Levi Dague House — Plain Township, Franklin County, Ohio - 40003966004, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Levi Dague House — Plain Township, Franklin County, Ohio - 26842786638, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Plain Township Townhall 1, Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts exterior, James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com , Courtesy of New Albany Community Foundation, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jersey Universalist Church from southwest, Nyttend, Public domain
- Rocky Fork - Mill Stones 1, Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- George and Christina Ealy House, western end, Nyttend, Public domain
- George and Christina Ealy House, front from east, Nyttend, Public domain
- George and Christina Ealy House, front, Nyttend, Public domain
- George and Christina Ealy House, eastern end, Nyttend, Public domain
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