All About New Albany, Ohio
New Albany is a city in the state of Ohio, just northeast of the state capital of Columbus. Most of the city is located in Franklin County and a small portion extends into adjacent Licking County.
Founded in 1837, it is now a growing suburb in the Columbus area. New Albany is both one of the oldest and one of the newest communities in Central Ohio. It was primarily a rural village for nearly 150 years before significant residential and commercial growth arrived, thanks to the influence of The Limited founder Les Wexner.
New Albany was founded in 1837 by Nobel Landon and William Yantis in Plain Township. Land was split into lots and sold to new settlers. One possible origin of the name “New Albany” is that some of its original settlers migrated from the Albany, New York area. The community has also been known at times by the name of “Hope.”
In 1856, New Albany was incorporated in the year 1856, with only a population of 50. In 1881, The Wilkins Lumber Mill (renamed the New Albany Mill later) opened. The mill closed 119 years after its opening in 2008.
Exponential growth began in New Albany in the 1990s, due to the influence of Les Wexner, the founder of The Limited retail giant. At one time, Wexner’s mansion off Kitzmiller Road was the second largest mansion in central Ohio. Around the same time, State Route 161 was converted to a four-lane freeway and connected to Interstate 270, opening the doors to further industrial and corporate development because of the easy access.
A popular community spot in the center of the city, The New Albany Market Square, is home to many businesses, including the New Albany Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, Starbucks, Learning Express, New Albany Realty, and Rusty Bucket Corner Tavern.
New Albany is headquarters to a number of well-known corporations, including clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch, restaurant chain Bob Evan Farms, Discover Financial Services, as well as the New Albany-Plain Local School District and the Mount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital.
Local Attractions in New Albany Ohio
| New Albany Chamber of Commerce 55 W Main St New Albany, OH 43054 (614) 855-4400 https://newalbanychamber.com/ LOCATION: 40.0821329,-82.8119495 The New Albany Chamber of Commerce partners with business, government and community leaders to promote and sustain a healthy business environment and vibrant community benefiting all who live, work or visit New Albany. With a focus on business retention, tourism, and advancing community excellence, the Chamber fosters economic growth and business success by advocating pro-business public policies, providing opportunities for community engagement and connection. |
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| New Albany-Plain Local Schools 55 North High St New Albany, OH 43054 (614) 855-2040 https://www.napls.us/Page/1 LOCATION: 40.0904623,-82.8531091 |
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| Facebook Data Center 1 Community Circle New Albany, OH 43054 https://www.facebook.com/pg/NewAlbanyDataCenter/ Facebook’s New Albany Data Center will be one of the most advanced, energy-efficient data centers in the world. In 2017, the company announced that it will invest $750 million to build a new facility in the village. |
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| New Albany Symphony Orchestra 100 E Dublin Granville Rd New Albany, OH 43054 (614) 469-0939 https://newalbanysymphony.com/ LOCATION: 40.0832852,-82.8128593 The New Albany Symphony Orchestra is comprised of more than 120 community, student, and professional musicians from all over the Columbus metro area. They present concerts four times each year. Concerts are held in the Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts in the heart of New Albany. |
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| New Albany Village Hall 99 West Main St New Albany, OH 43054 (614) 855-3913 https://newalbanyohio.org/ LOCATION: 40.0813018,-82.813469 Business Insider named New Albany as the top suburb in America based on proximity to the nearest metropolitan area, average commute times, median household income, low crime rates, and high public-school ratings. |
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| Plain Township Fire Dept 9500 Johnstown Rd New Albany, OH 43054 (614) 855.7370 https://plaintownship.org/plain-township-fire-department/ LOCATION: 40.0857105,-82.8040502 The Trustees and the Department are committed to providing the best possible fire and emergency medical services. The Department currently holds an Insurance Services (ISO) rating of 2 in all areas covered by fire hydrants, which is considered a premium rate by insurance companies. The Department serves all areas of the township including the City of New Albany. In addition to fire and EMS services, the Fire Department is responsible for fire safety and prevention efforts, including fire code enforcement, community outreach and education programs. |
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| New Albany Divison of Police 50 Village Hall Rd New Albany, OH 43054 (614) 855-1234 https://newalbanyohio.org/answers/police/ LOCATION: 40.0803106,-82.8117468 |
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| Hayley Gallery 260 Market St, Suite B New Albany, OH 43054 (614) 855-4856 https://www.localohioart.com/ LOCATION: 40.080588,-82.81426 This gallery opened in 2007 and features more than 65 emerging and established local artists. Paintings, mixed media, sculpture, wood, glass, ceramic, jewelry, photography, resale, home decor, accessories and Judaica are included in the works they display and sell. They also do custom framing and provide interior design services. The gallery holds monthly artist opening receptions, wine tastings, and other special events. Hayley Gallery makes it so easy to start or build an art collection. Gallery hours are Tues-Fri, 11 am – 7 pm; Sat 11 am – 5 pm. |
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| New Albany Links Golf Club 7100 New Albany Links Dr New Albany, OH 43054 (614) 855-8532 http://www.newalbanylinks.com/ LOCATION: 40.100998,-82.7882177 New Albany Links is a semi-private Golf Club that offers a great golf course and an outstanding social atmosphere. The golf course is open to the public yet still has that country club feel and playability. The course features naturally rolling terrain, meandering creeks, lakes, wetlands, native grasses and mature trees. It should be a great challenge for golfers of all different skill levels. The club also offers a fitness facility, tennis courts, and a private pool. The club features a full service restaurant and pub (open to the public) with a full American-Italian menu including many of your favorite dishes like pasta, pizza, sandwiches, and appetizers. |
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| Captivating Worlds 5495 New Albany Rd W, New Albany, OH 43054 (614) 245-4058 http://captivatingworlds.com/ LOCATION: 40.0945397,-82.8282221 Captivating Worlds offers unique, hour-long, immersive adventures (not just escape room). For families, adults, and teams of all kind, participants will be playfully challenged as each follows unusual storylines. |
