| Few locations offer the numerous advantages that Albion affords.
Centered in the picturesque setting of rural farmland, Albion
remains within an hours drive of the cities of Buffalo and
Rochester. District residents enjoy the beauty and activity
of a rural atmosphere and the metropolitan advantages of culture
and amusement that lie within easy driving distance. |
Civic organizations
community bulletin board
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Swan Library |
The "open country" is ideal for hunting and hiking.
Just nine miles north of the village, Lake Ontario, Oak Orchard
Creek and Lakeside's State Park provide boating, fishing, swimming,
water skiing and camping.
The ever-popular Darien Lake amusement park and world famous
Niagara Falls spectacular cap off the summer entertainment
opportunities. |
| Numerous snow skiing resorts also rest within driving distance.
Fall foliage and spring greenery complete Albion's unending
seasonal attractions.
The Albion Betterment Committee works diligently in the community
on improving the area. Some of their projects: planting ornamental
dogwood trees and placing bluebird and kestrel boxes in the
community to attract these beautiful birds to the area in
hopes of one day making Orleans County the number one county
for bluebirds.
Bolstered by city shopping malls, many shopping facilities
are available in Albion. The Albion Business Association works
to bring businesses to the historic downtown area and offers
annual events and festivals during the holiday season. |
Orleans County Court House
located in court house square
in the center of Albion
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Tower at Mount Albion Cemetery
dedicated to soldiers who
fought in the civil war |
Fraternal, service and social organizations also abound in
Albion. They include: Rotary, Lions, St. Mary's Athletic Club,
Elks, B.P.W., Chamber of Commerce, V.F.W., I.O.O.F., and American
Legion.
The community boasts many historic buildings and the unique
Mount Albion cemetery that are all listed on the national
register of historic places. The Albion village architecture
makes it a favorite stop for visits by historical societies
and college history classes.
So whether you're looking for the small town tradition or
luxuries of city life, Albion provides the perfect locale.
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