Albany County, Administrative county in eastern New York, United States
Albany County is an administrative area in eastern New York where the Mohawk River meets the Hudson River. This territory includes the state capital and spreads across river valleys, wooded hills, and farmland between the two major waterways.
The administrative area was created in 1683 and named after the Duke of York's Scottish title. It replaced the Dutch settlement of Beverwyck that had existed at this location before.
The region contains twelve colleges and universities, including the State University of New York at Albany, serving over 100,000 students in the Capital Region.
Two large parks, Thompson's Lake and John Boyd Thacher, offer access to trails and natural areas. The Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail connects several towns along the river shores for cyclists and walkers.
Six historical mansions from colonial times still stand in the region, including Schuyler Mansion and Historic Cherry Hill. These buildings show different architectural styles and ways of living from the 18th century.
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