New Albin is a city in Iowa Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, United States. It is the northeastern-most town in Iowa, located on the Mississippi River and the Minnesota border. The population was 432 at the time of the 2020 census.
thumb|right|New Albin municipal building
History
New Albin was platted in 1872 shortly after the Chicago, Dubuque and Minnesota Railroad had been built through that territory. It was named for the son of a railroad official, who died from burns after falling into a bonfire. Residents originally wanted to name the community 'Albin'; however, the post office claimed this would cause confusion with the already existing towns of Albia and Albion, so the name 'New Albion' was chosen instead.
On May 20, 1895, New Albion was officially incorporated as a city.
Highway 26 (originally Highway 182) was constructed through New Albin in 1936.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.
In the north part of town, there is an iron post marking the border between Iowa and Minnesota.