Seat of Shackelford County, was early supply point on Western Trail to Dodge City; still important as ranch land; beef cattle supply 90 percent of county’s agricultural income....

Seat of Shackelford County, was early supply point on Western Trail to Dodge City; still important as ranch land; beef cattle supply 90 percent of county’s agricultural income. Also oil producing and oil well supply center.

Old MKT depot serves as the Albany Visitor Center, as well as home for the chamber of commerce office, “Fort Griffin Fandangle” office and the office of economic development. Open weekdays; No. 2 S. Main St. “Fort Griffin Fandangle,” presented last two weekends in June by more than 200 townsfolk under the stars of the West Texas sky. Musical re-enactment of the settling of Fort Griffin—a colorful mixture of history and tall tales in song and dance. 325/762-2525.www.albanytexas.com.