Nelson Tift
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Nelson Tift was an American jurist, businessman, sailor, and politician who is best known for founding the city of Albany, Georgia.
Nelson Tift
Albany, Georgia
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Albany is a city in the U.S. state of Georgia. Located on the Flint River, it is the seat of Dougherty County, and is the sole incorporated city in that county. Located in Southwest Georgia, it is the principal city of the Albany metropolitan area. The city's population was 68,089 in 2020.
Albany Railroad Historic District
Nelson Tift (1810-1891), the founder of Albany
The new archway over Oglethorpe Boulevard at Front Street welcomes visitors to downtown Albany.
An M88 Recovery Vehicle at the Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany undergoes depot maintenance in 2005.