Albany County, Administrative county in eastern New York, United States
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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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New York State Capitol
7.6 km
New York State Executive Mansion
7.4 km
Schuyler Mansion
7.7 km
Watervliet Arsenal
13.1 kmFort Orange
8.3 km
USS Slater
8.6 km
Albany Rural Cemetery
10.5 km
Fort Nassau
8.3 km
Erastus Corning Tower
7.5 km
John Boyd Thacher State Park
13.9 km
Cohoes Falls
18.1 km
Albany Pine Bush
4.7 km
General Electric Research Laboratory
18.6 km
Thaddeus Kosciusko Bridge
16.1 km
New York State Museum
7.3 km
Albany City Hall
7.8 km
Palace Theatre
8.1 km
Proctor's Theatre
18.3 kmFederal Dam
16.6 km
Dunn Memorial Bridge
8.6 km
Central Troy Historic District
14.9 km
Washington Park Historic District
6.4 km
EMPAC
15.4 km
Troy Savings Bank
15 km
Peebles Island State Park
18.9 km
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
7.5 km
Nott Memorial
18.5 km
First Church in Albany
8.1 km
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