Village of Albion, NY

Originally called Newport, Albion had to change its name in the early 1800s because there was already a Newport, New York. Albion is located twelve miles south of Lake Ontario along the Erie Canal. As the county seat of Orleans county, it is centrally located- approximately 30 miles west of Rochester and 50 miles east of Buffalo. It enjoys the breeze from Lake Ontario in the summer months and the blustering cold in winter. This small community is rich in the history of the Erie Canal, the cobblestone homes, with landmark buildings such as our Courthouse, the Pullman Church and the Albion Cemetery. Many enjoy watching the seasons change and the activities associated with those changes such a the Strawberry Festivals, the 4H Fair, the Dog Show, the Weekend Farmers Market, Easter Egg Hunts, and the endless sports activities at our numerous community parks. In three square miles exist a very modern and high tech community library and community center, the Albion Central School Di...