West Albany, Minnesota facts for kids
This page is about the unincorporated community in Wabasha County. For the city in Stearns County of central Minnesota named Albany, see Albany, Minnesota.
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West Albany
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 West Albany, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
West Albany, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wabasha County |
| Township | West Albany Township |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55041 and 55957
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 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. A post office called West Albany was established in 1857, and remained in operation until 1881.
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