Albany Facts for Kids

Albany is a name that comes from a Gaelic word for Scotland. It is most often used to refer to two important cities:

Albany, New York, which is the capital city of New York State in the United States.
Albany, Western Australia, a port city located in Australia.

The name Albany can also refer to many other things, places, and even people around the world.

Arts and Music Connections

Some creative works and places are named Albany.

Songs and Theaters

"Albany" (1981) is a song by the British singer Roger Whittaker.
The Albany Theatre is a well-known theater in South London, England. It used to be called the Albany Empire.

Schools and Groups

Many schools and organizations use the name Albany.

Schools in England

Albany Academy, Chorley is a school located in Chorley, England.
Hornchurch High School in London was once known as The Albany School.

Groups in the United States

Georgia

The Albany Movement was an important group formed in Albany, Georgia, in 1961. It worked to end racial segregation.
Albany State University is a university located in Albany, Georgia.

New York

The Albany Great Danes are the sports teams of the University at Albany.
Albany Records is a company that produces music recordings, based in Albany, New York.
The Albany Symphony Orchestra is a famous music group in Albany, New York.
The University at Albany, SUNY is a large public university in Albany, New York.

People Named Albany

Some notable people have Albany as part of their name or title.

Albany Leon Bigard was a jazz musician, better known as Barney Bigard.
The Duke of Albany is a special title given to certain people in Scotland and later in Britain.
- Regent Albany (disambiguation) refers to several Dukes of Albany who acted as rulers of Scotland when the king was too young or unable to rule.

Places Around the World

Many places across different continents are named Albany.

Australia

Albany, Western Australia is a major city.
The City of Albany is a local government area in Western Australia.
Albany Creek, Queensland is a suburb near Brisbane.
Albany Island is an island off the coast of Queensland.

Canada

Albany River is a long river in Ontario.
Fort Albany First Nation is a community in Ontario. It is located at the site of an old trading post called Fort Albany (Ontario).

New Zealand

Albany, New Zealand is a suburb of Auckland, a large city in New Zealand.

South Africa

Albany, South Africa is a region in the Eastern Cape. It was named after Albany, New York.

United Kingdom

Albany (London) is a well-known apartment complex in London.
HM Prison Albany is a prison located on the Isle of Wight.

United States

Lake Albany was a very large prehistoric lake formed by melting glaciers.

Cities and Towns by State

Many cities and towns across the United States are named Albany. Here are some examples:

Albany, California
Albany, Georgia
Albany, Illinois
Albany, Indiana
Albany, Kentucky
Albany, Louisiana
Albany, Minnesota
Albany, Missouri
Albany, New York, the state capital.
Albany, Ohio
Albany, Oregon
Albany, Texas
Albany, Vermont (both a town and a village within it)
Albany, Wisconsin (several places in Wisconsin share this name)
Albany, Wyoming

Transportation Links

The name Albany is also used for various forms of transportation.

Air Travel

Albany Airport (disambiguation) lists different airports that are named Albany.

Ships

Many ships have been named Albany.

HMS Albany is the name given to three ships of the Royal Navy.
HMAS Albany (ACPB 86) is a patrol boat of the Royal Australian Navy.
USS Albany is the name given to six ships of the US Navy, all named after Albany, New York.

Road Vehicles

There have been several early cars named Albany, including one from Britain in 1903 and another from America in 1907.
An English car from the 1970s, also called Albany (automobile), was known for its old-fashioned design.

Rail Transport

Albany station (Oregon) is a train station in Oregon.
Albany–Rensselaer station is a major train station in New York.

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