New Albany is a city in and the county seat of Union County, Mississippi, United States. According to the 2020 United States census, the population was 7,626. It is notable as the birthplace of Nobel Prize-winning author William Faulkner and as the northern gateway to the Tanglefoot Trail.
Southeast
New Albany
Union County, MS
Population
7,657
Walk Score
61 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$886
Median home value
$139,200
Founded
1860
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- New Albany Downtown Historic District · listed 1996
- New Albany Historic District · listed 2024
Notable landmarks
- B.F. Ford School · listed 2022
- Union County Courthouse · listed 1990
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