Alba Borough

Geography, Topography, and History

Alba Borough is settled in the Armenian Mountains in the southwest corner of the County. The Borough is bounded by Canton Township on its east, south, and west borders, and by Troy Township to the north. Several tributaries and the Alba Creek run through the Borough. The main thoroughfares traveled through the Borough include Route 14, which runs from the southwest to the northeast, and is connected by Windfall Road located in the center of the Borough and continuing eastward.

The Borough was first settled as early as 1802 by Noah Wilson, who was later joined by his family. Martha Wilson, the daughter of Dr. Irad Wilson and sister of Noah, taught the first school in 1806. It wasn’t until 1863, when the Borough was officially formed from Canton Township. In 1887, the census data confirmed that there were a total of 189 residents living in the Borough.

Local Government and Current Data

An elected council and mayor govern the Borough of Alba. There are currently six councilmen, a secretary, and a mayor. Currently, the Borough has no planning commission, comprehensive plan, zoning regulations, or subdivision and land development ordinances that are run by the Borough. All subdivisions and land developments are handled through the County Office of Planning and Grants. As the Borough is less than a square mile in size, and has a relatively small population for a Borough, the amenities and services may seem limited; nonetheless, it is a quaint country neighborhood nestled in the Armenian Mountains. There is at least one chapel located in the community, being the First Christian Church. The Borough also has a Community Park that is open to the public from dawn to dusk and offers a pavilion, basketball court, restroom facilities, grills, and an open field for all to use.

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