Green County 2020 Guide

Albany

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Albany’s first settlers were drawn to the area by the Sugar River, which by the 1850’s was powering flour mills, a saw mill, and a woolen carding machine. Today’s visitors enjoy the water for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. Hot summer days get a little sweeter with cool float trips down the river. Several outfitters offer tube rentals and shuttle service. A once-thriving pearl button industry (buttons made from the shells of oysters and clams in the river) led to the community’s designation as Pearl of the Sugar River. Learn more at the Albany Historical Society Museum on Water Street – open year round on Saturdays. Albany is small in size but big on community pride. Many activities are centered on school and church. Community volunteers step up to make a difference with groups like the Fire Department and EMS, Lions Club, FFA Alumni, Albany PTO, and Albany Community 1st – an organization that works to provide awareness of events and natural resource assets. Albany demonstrates a commitment to forestry and environment, and has been on the official Tree City USA list since 2004. Take a selfie at one of Albany’s favorite scenic spots: Sugar River Overlook Park (near the post office and library), on the downtown bridge overlooking the Sugar River and dam, or from the vantage point of a kayak right on the river. Albany Wildlife Area is just west of the village. This wooded and marsh area is ideal for public hunting, fishing, and wildlife watching. Monroe Clinic SSM Health offers a primary care clinic at the east end of the village. Just south of Albany is a small Amish community. You’ll find stores offering spices, bakery, quilting supplies, and handcrafted items. Proceeds from the annual quilt and consignment auction help to offset expenses for the Amish school. fun facts + things to see and do

Village of Albany • albanywi.org • 608.862.3240

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