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of the Hereford and the Fort Griffin Fandangle, the oldest outdoor musical in
Texas, Albany is Northwest Texas’ oldest town. Its preserved frontier
flavor, and rich history can be glimpsed at the Old Jail Art Center and by walking
the Shackelford County Courthouse Historic District, listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. Since 1938 the Fort Griffin Fandangle outdoor musical
pageant has been performed telling its story from the Indian to discovery of
oil and gas in 1910. Upscale shops in downtown restored buildings offer antiques,
gifts, women’s clothing, men’s out-of-doors/hunting supplies, interior
design, kitchenware, and Texana books. A Gazebo on the 1883 courthouse square
can be booked for weddings at 325/762-2232. Fort Griffin Historic Site and State
Park located 15 miles north of Albany some years holds an annual 1860 re-enactment.
The Fandangle is held the last two full weekends in June. A Spring Event is
held around May 1st. Also see the “native stone labyrinth” and “Walking
Through History Trail”. Find Everything You’re Not Expecting in
Albany. Chamber of Commerce, MKT Depot, PO Box 185, Albany TX 76430-0185, 325-762-2525,
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chamberc@bitstreet.com
Come see us at www.albanytexas.com
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