Albany, Texas | |
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 Shackleford County Courthouse | |
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| Coordinates: 32°43′37″N 99°17′40″W / 32.72694°N 99.29444°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Shackelford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.57 sq mi (4.06 km2) |
| • Land | 1.57 sq mi (4.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,414 ft (431 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,854 |
| • Density | 1,180.89/sq mi (456.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 76430 |
| Area code | 325 |
| FIPS code | 48-01648 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1329326 |
Albany is a city in the state of Texas in the United States. It is the county seat of Shackelford County. About 1,854 people lived there in 2020. The city was named after Albany, Georgia. The Cook oilfields were discovered in 1926. 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."
