Where is New Albany, Indiana, USA?

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Where is New Albany Located? - New Albany is a city located in the Floyd County of Indiana, United States. New Albany lies between 39.1417 Degrees North latitudes and 94.9386 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is New Albany, Indiana

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Where is New Albany Located?

New Albany is a city located in the Floyd County of Indiana, United States. New Albany lies between 39.1417 Degrees North latitudes and 94.9386 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of New Albany city is 37841 people and the city has a total area of 15.41 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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New Albany, Indiana Quick Facts

AttributeInformation
CityNew Albany
CountyFloyd County
StateIndiana
State CapitalIndianapolis
US RegionMidwest (East North Central)
Latitude38.2856° N
Longitude85.8241° W
Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Land Area14.30 sq mi
Water Area0.19 sq mi
Total Area14.49 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)37,603
Population DensityApproximately 2,630 per sq mi
ZIP Codes47150
Area Code812
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code18-52326
Congressional DistrictIndiana's 9th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in New Albany

CategoryInformation
Airport NameLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA CodeSDF
Nearest General Aviation AirportClark Regional Airport
PortOhio River waterfront access
Major HighwaysInterstate 64, Interstate 265, U.S. Highway 150, Indiana State Road 111
Train ServiceFreight rail connections available
Local Transit ServiceTransit Authority of River City (TARC)
  • Interstate 64 provides east–west connections between New Albany, Louisville, and other regional cities.
  • Interstate 265 connects New Albany with surrounding communities in southern Indiana.
  • U.S. Highway 150 provides regional access through Floyd County.
  • The Ohio River provides historic transportation and commerce connections.

Top Places to Visit in New Albany, Indiana

Landmark NameType
Culbertson Mansion State Historic SiteHistoric Mansion
Falls of the Ohio State ParkState Park
New Albany Historic DistrictHistoric District
River Run Family Water ParkRecreation Facility
Carnegie Center for Art & HistoryArt and History Museum
New Albany RiverfrontWaterfront Recreation Area
Silver Creek Township ParkCommunity Park
Sam Peden Community ParkPark and Recreation Area
Ohio River GreenwayMulti-use Trail
Floyd County Historical Society MuseumHistory Museum

Driving Distances from New Albany, Indiana to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
LouisvilleKentucky515 minutes
JeffersonvilleIndiana510 minutes
ClarksvilleIndiana815 minutes
FrankfortKentucky601 hour
IndianapolisIndiana1152 hours
CincinnatiOhio1051 hour 45 minutes
LexingtonKentucky1502 hours 30 minutes
EvansvilleIndiana1202 hours
NashvilleTennessee1803 hours
ChicagoIllinois2804 hours 30 minutes

Colleges and Universities Near New Albany, Indiana

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Indiana University SoutheastPublicUniversityBusiness, education, sciences, and regional higher education
Indiana University Southeast – New Albany CampusPublicUniversity CampusUndergraduate and graduate programs
University of LouisvillePublicUniversityResearch, medicine, engineering, business, and athletics
Bellarmine UniversityPrivateUniversityHealth sciences, business, education, and liberal arts
Spalding UniversityPrivateUniversityHealth sciences, education, and professional programs

Waterbodies Near New Albany, Indiana

Ohio River, Silver Creek, Loop Island Wetlands, and nearby waterways of southern Indiana and the Louisville metropolitan area.

Stadiums and Sports Facilities in New Albany

New Albany High School athletic facilities, Floyd County YMCA recreation facilities, Sam Peden Community Park sports fields, and nearby Louisville-area sports venues.

New Albany, Indiana — Key Historical Facts

  • New Albany was founded in 1813 by brothers Joel, Abner, and Nathaniel Scribner along the Ohio River.
  • The city was named after Albany, New York, reflecting early settlers' connections to eastern United States communities.
  • New Albany became an important river port and shipbuilding center during the nineteenth century.
  • The city was once one of the largest shipbuilding centers on the Ohio River, producing steamboats and commercial vessels.
  • New Albany developed as a regional manufacturing and commercial center due to its location near Louisville.
  • Today, New Albany is recognized for its historic architecture, riverfront areas, cultural attractions, shopping districts, and connection to the Louisville metropolitan region.

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