Albany, KY
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About Albany
- • Country singer-songwriter Dale Ann Bradley hails from Albany, Kentucky.
- • Legend says the 'Albany Hum' originated near here, a mysterious low-frequency sound.
- • Its location on the Cumberland River established Albany as a vital trading hub.
- • Local lore tells of a hidden Confederate gold cache buried somewhere near Albany.
- • The Great Flood of 1926 devastated Albany, reshaping the town's riverfront.
- • Named for Albany, NY, in 1837, the town was formally incorporated in 1838.
- • With about 1,800 residents, Albany is smaller than many Kentucky high schools.
- • Sitting at 873 feet, Albany is higher than Kentucky's capital city, Frankfort.
- • Agriculture and related industries provide employment for many Albany residents.
- • Albany has a comforting, slow-paced feel; like a warm hug on a cool day.
- • The Cincinnati Reds, about 150 miles away, are the closest MLB team.
- • Clinton County High School's basketball team has a storied history in Kentucky.