West Albany, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:West Albany
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Minnesota#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Wabasha County
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:West Albany Township
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:820
Coordinates:44.3014°N -92.2856°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:55041 and 55957
Area Code:507
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:655003

West Albany is an unincorporated community in West Albany Township, Wabasha County, Minnesota, United States.

Geography

The community is located between Zumbro Falls and Wabasha along State Highway 60 (MN 60) near the intersection with 310th Avenue. Spring Creek and West Albany Creek meet at West Albany. The Zumbro River is nearby. Nearby places include Millville, Lake City, Zumbro Falls, Theilman, and Wabasha.

History

West Albany was platted in 1857, and named after Albany, New York, the native home of a large share of the first settlers.[1] A post office called West Albany was established in 1857, and remained in operation until 1881.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 559.
  2. Web site: Wabasha County . Jim Forte Postal History . 10 August 2015.