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Mount Albion Cemetery

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The tower at Mount Albion beckons visitors to climb its spiral staircase to the top of the 68-foot-high Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Dedicated on the centennial of the United States—July 4, 1876—the monument honors the 463 people from Orleans County who were killed in the Civil War. Their names are carved into marble slabs inside the tower, a lasting tribute to their sacrifice.

In 1860, just before the start of the Civil War, Orleans County had a population of 28,717. The 463 deaths represented 1.6 percent of the county’s population. The monument stands as a sacred site, a community’s expression of immense grief and remembrance of the Civil War’s toll. 

Climbing the Mount Albion Tower is a challenge. The journey to the top involves 84 steps, many in dark, confined spaces, but the panoramic view from above is worth the effort.

In 1976, Mt. Albion Cemetery was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, becoming the first site in Orleans County to receive the honor. The tower is also part of the Medina Sandstone Hall of Fame.

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Mount Albion Cemetery

Rte 31E, Albion, NY 14411

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Mount Albion Cemetery
Rte 31E
Albion, NY 14411

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