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'''Greenwich''' is a [[Administrative divisions of New York#Town|town]] in the southwest part of [[Washington County, New York|Washington County]], [[New York (state)|New York]], [[United States]]. The town is located on the west border of the county. The population was 4,896 at the 2000 census.<ref name="GR2" /> It is part of the [[Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area]].<ref>{{cite web |title= Metropolitan Areas and Components, 1999, with FIPS Codes |url= https://www.census.gov/population/estimates/metro-city/99mfips.txt |accessdate= July 7, 2009 |publisher= US Census Bureau}}</ref> Greenwich features several homes that were a part of the [[Underground Railroad]].<ref name="history"/>
'''Greenwich''' is a [[Administrative divisions of New York#Town|town]] in the southwestern part of [[Washington County, New York|Washington County]], [[New York (state)|New York]], United States. The town is located on the western border of the county. The population was 4,868 at the 2020 census.<ref>United States Census Bureau, 2020 U.S. Census Results, Greenwich town, Washington County, New York https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?searchType=web&cssp=SERP&q=Greenwich%20town,%20Washington%20County,%20New%20York</ref><ref name="GR2" /> It is part of the [[Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area]].<ref>{{cite web |title= Metropolitan Areas and Components, 1999, with FIPS Codes |url= https://www.census.gov/population/estimates/metro-city/99mfips.txt |access-date= July 7, 2009 |publisher= US Census Bureau}}</ref> Greenwich features several homes that were a part of the [[Underground Railroad]].<ref name="history"/>


The '''Town of Greenwich''' contains a [[Administrative divisions of New York#Village|village]] also named [[Greenwich (village), New York|Greenwich]].<ref name="history"/>
The '''Town of Greenwich''' contains a [[Administrative divisions of New York#Village|village]], also named [[Greenwich (village), New York|Greenwich]].<ref name="history"/>


== History ==
== History ==
The Horicon tribe is believed to be part of the early native population of the town.<ref name="history"/>
The Horicon tribe is believed to be part of the early native population of the town.<ref name="history"/>


[[File:Greenwich, N.Y. LOC 89694452.jpg|thumb|[[Perspective map]] of Greenwich with list of landmarks from 1885 by [[L.R. Burleigh]]]]
Families began settling the area around 1763. The town was originally part of five [[land patent]]s: Saratoga, Kettlehuyn, Cuyler, Campbell, and Argyle. The Town of Greenwich was formed from part of the [[Argyle (town), New York|Town of Argyle]] in 1803. In 1809, the community of Whipple City incorporated as a village and adopted the name Union Village. In 1867, the name was changed to Greenwich.<ref name="history"/>
Families began settling the area around 1763. The town was originally part of five [[land patent]]s: Saratoga, Kettlehuyn, Cuyler, Campbell, and Argyle. The Town of Greenwich was formed from part of the [[Argyle (town), New York|Town of Argyle]] in 1803. In 1809, the community of Whipple City incorporated as a village and adopted the name Union Village. In 1867, the name was changed to Greenwich.<ref name="history"/>


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==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 44.4&nbsp;square miles (114.9&nbsp;km²), of which, 44.0&nbsp;square miles (114.0&nbsp;km²) of it is land and 0.4&nbsp;square miles (0.9&nbsp;km²) of it (0.81%) is water.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 44.4&nbsp;square miles (114.9&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>), of which 44.0&nbsp;square miles (114.0&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>) is land and 0.4&nbsp;square mile (0.9&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>) (0.81%) is water.


It lies within the Cambridge valley region in between the [[Adirondack Mountains]] and [[Green Mountains|Green Mountain Range]] of [[Vermont]].
It lies within the Cambridge valley region in between the [[Adirondack Mountains]] and [[Green Mountains|Green Mountain Range]] of [[Vermont]].


The west town line is defined by the [[Hudson River]] with [[Saratoga County, New York|Saratoga County]] on the opposite shore.
The western town line is defined by the [[Hudson River]], with [[Saratoga County, New York|Saratoga County]] on the opposite shore.


[[New York State Route&nbsp;40]] (NY&nbsp;40) is a north-south highway through the center of the town. [[New York State Route 29|NY&nbsp;29]] is an east-west highway located near the south town line and Batten Kill River. NY&nbsp;40 and NY&nbsp;29 join near Middle Falls.
[[New York State Route&nbsp;40]] (NY&nbsp;40) is a north–south highway passing through the center of the town. [[New York State Route 29|NY&nbsp;29]] is an east–west highway located near the southern town line and Batten Kill River. NY&nbsp;40 and NY&nbsp;29 join near Middle Falls.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6YSasqtfX?url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|archivedate=May 12, 2015|df=}}</ref>
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2016">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|access-date=June 9, 2017}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref><ref>United States Census Bureau, 2020 U.S. Census Results, Greenwich town, Washington County, New York https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?searchType=web&cssp=SERP&q=Greenwich%20town,%20Washington%20County,%20New%20York</ref>
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[[File:Washington County Farm.jpg|left|thumb|A [[farm]] in Greenwich]]
[[File:Washington County Farm.jpg|left|thumb|A [[farm]] in Greenwich]]
As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 4,896 people, 1,927 households, and 1,358 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 111.3 people per square mile (43.0/km²). There were 2,101 housing units at an average density of 47.7 per square mile (18.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.81% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.31% [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.06% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.82% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.04% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.18% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.78% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.65% of the population.<ref name="GR2" />
As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 4,896 people, 1,927 households, and 1,358 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|111.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 2,101 housing units at an average density of {{convert|47.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 97.81% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.31% [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.06% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.82% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.04% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.18% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.78% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.65% of the population.<ref name="GR2" />


There were 1,927 households out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.01.<ref name="GR2" />
There were 1,927 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.01.<ref name="GR2" />


In the town, the population was spread out with 25.9% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.<ref name="GR2" />
In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.<ref name="GR2" />


The median income for a household in the town was $39,138, and the median income for a family was $47,260. Males had a median income of $34,964 versus $26,629 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $19,913. About 5.8% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.<ref name="GR2" />
The median income for a household in the town was $39,138, and the median income for a family was $47,260. Males had a median income of $34,964 versus $26,629 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $19,913. About 5.8% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.<ref name="GR2" />


==Education==
==Education==
A majority of Greenwich falls within the Greenwich Central School District. The district has three school buildings on {{convert|108|acre|km2}} of land. It serves around 1,300 students and employs 99 administrators and teachers. It was established in 1945 as a consolidation of rural school districts with the [[Administrative divisions of New York#Union free school district|union free school district]] in Greenwich village.<ref name="GCS">{{cite web |url=http://www.greenwichny.org/schools/public.cfm |title=Greenwich Central School |publisher=Town of Greenwich |accessdate=August 23, 2010}}</ref> Small areas of Greenwich fall within the Schuylerville, Argyle, and Salem Central school districts.<ref name="GIS"/>
A majority of Greenwich falls within the Greenwich Central School District. The district has three school buildings on {{convert|108|acre|km2}} of land. It serves around 1,300 students and employs 99 administrators and teachers. It was established in 1945 as a consolidation of rural school districts with the [[Administrative divisions of New York#Union free school district|union free school district]] in Greenwich village.<ref name="GCS">{{cite web |url=http://www.greenwichny.org/schools/public.cfm |title=Greenwich Central School |publisher=Town of Greenwich |access-date=August 23, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110726132623/http://www.greenwichny.org/schools/public.cfm |archive-date=July 26, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Small areas of Greenwich fall within the Schuylerville, Argyle, and Salem Central school districts.<ref name="GIS"/>
The school district is currently ranked #1,521 in the country according to U.S. News & World Report in 2014 earning a Silver medal award. [https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/new-york/districts/greenwich-central-school-district/greenwich-junior-senior-high-school-13723]
The school district is currently ranked #1,756 in the country according to U.S. News & World Report in 2014 earning a Silver medal award. [https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/new-york/districts/greenwich-central-school-district/greenwich-junior-senior-high-school-13723]
The school district is currently ranked #10 in the Capital District according to the Capital District Business Review. [http://www.bizjournals.com/albany/feature/albany-schools-report/2014/top-albany-area-school-districts.html]
The school district is currently ranked #10 in the Capital District according to the Capital District Business Review. [http://www.bizjournals.com/albany/feature/albany-schools-report/2014/top-albany-area-school-districts.html]


The Adirondack School of Northeastern New York provides private secondary education for grades 7 through 12.<ref name="Adirondack School">{{cite web |url=http://www.greenwichny.org/schools/private.cfm |title=The Adirondack School of Northeastern New York |publisher=Town of Greenwich |accessdate=August 23, 2010}}</ref>
The Adirondack School of Northeastern New York provides private secondary education for grades 7 through 12.<ref name="Adirondack School">{{cite web |url=http://www.greenwichny.org/schools/private.cfm |title=The Adirondack School of Northeastern New York |publisher=Town of Greenwich |access-date=August 23, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110726132659/http://www.greenwichny.org/schools/private.cfm |archive-date=July 26, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
*[[Susan B. Anthony]] - Women's rights activist spent her childhood in Greenwich.
*[[Susan B. Anthony]] - Civil rights activist spent her childhood in Greenwich.
*[[Chester A. Arthur]] - Lived in Greenwich briefly before becoming the 21st President of the United States
*[[Chester A. Arthur]] - Lived in Greenwich for five years in his youth before becoming 21st President of the United States.
*[[John Lourie Beveridge]] - Born in Greenwich in 1824, Brigadier General in Civil War and subsequently became 16th Governor of Illinois.
*[[LeRoy Earl Brophey Sr.]] - Minnesota state reptresentative and lawyer
*[[Henry T. Clarke, Sr.]] - Nebraska territorial legislator
*[[Henry T. Clarke, Sr.]] - Nebraska territorial legislator
*[[George Henry Corliss]] - Inventor of the [[Corliss steam engine]] grew up in Greenwich.
*[[George Henry Corliss]] - Inventor of the [[Corliss steam engine]]; grew up in Greenwich.
*[[David Edward Cronin]] - Painter and illustrator was born in Greenwich.
*[[David Edward Cronin]] - Painter and illustrator was born in Greenwich.
*[[Laura Don]], born Anna Laura Fish - actress-manager and playwright, died at her parents Greenwich residence in 1886.
*[[Laura Don]], born Anna Laura Fish - actress-manager and playwright, died at her parents' Greenwich residence in 1886.
*[[Kim Gannon]] - Trained as a lawyer, became a lyricist and co-wrote the holiday favorite [[I'll Be Home for Christmas]]. Returned to Greenwich and is buried here.
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*[[Daniel Hall (Wisconsin politician)|Daniel Hall]] - Wisconsin state legislator
*[[David Greenberger]] - Visual, performing, and recording artist, creator of ''The Duplex Planet'', currently residing in Greenwich.
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*[[Daniel Hall (Wisconsin politician)|Daniel Hall]] - Wisconsin state legislator.
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*[[Hal Ketchum]] - Country music star and member of the [[Grand Ole Opry]] was born in Greenwich.
*[[James Howard Kunstler]] - American author, social critic, public speaker, and blogger currently residing in Greenwich.
*[[James Howard Kunstler]] - American author, social critic, public speaker, and blogger currently residing in Greenwich.
*[[Grandma Moses]] - Renowned American folk artist was born on a farm in the Town of Easton.
*[[Grandma Moses]] - Renowned American folk artist; was born on a farm in the Town of Easton.
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*[[Hal Ketchum]] - Country music star & member of the Grand Ole Opry was born in Greenwich.
*[[Phantogram (band)]] - electronic music duo, formed in Greenwich.
*[[Phantogram (band)]] - electronic music duo, formed in Greenwich.
*[[James Hutchinson Woodworth]] - 12th Mayor of [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]].
*[[James Hutchinson Woodworth]] - 12th Mayor of [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]].
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=== Communities and inhabited locations ===
=== Communities and inhabited locations ===
* Bald Mountain &ndash; A [[Administrative divisions of New York#Hamlet|hamlet]] west of the [[mountain]] by the same name in the western part of the town. A former [[Lime (material)|lime]] "[[mining town]]", the hamlet is known more today for its farming than its mining.<ref name="history"/><ref name="RasterO50">{{cite map |url=http://gis.ny.gov/gisdata/quads/drg24/dotpreview/index.cfm?code=o50 |title=NYS Department of Transportation Raster Quadrangle O50 |publisher=New York State Geographic Information Systems |cartography=New York State Department of Transportation |date=1991 |scale=1:24,000 |accessdate=August 23, 2010}}</ref>
* Bald Mountain &ndash; A [[Administrative divisions of New York#Hamlet|hamlet]] west of the [[mountain]] by the same name in the western part of the town. A former [[Lime (material)|lime]] "[[mining town]]", the hamlet is known more today for its farming than its mining.<ref name="history"/><ref name="RasterO50">{{cite map |url=http://gis.ny.gov/gisdata/quads/drg24/dotpreview/index.cfm?code=o50 |title=NYS Department of Transportation Raster Quadrangle O50 |publisher=New York State Geographic Information Systems |cartography=New York State Department of Transportation |date=1991 |scale=1:24,000 |access-date=August 23, 2010}}</ref>
* Battenville &ndash; A hamlet on the south town line located by the Batten Kill.<ref name="RasterP51">{{cite map |url=http://gis.ny.gov/gisdata/quads/drg24/dotpreview/index.cfm?code=p51 |title=NYS Department of Transportation Raster Quadrangle P51 |publisher=New York State Geographic Information Systems |cartography=New York State Department of Transportation |date=1992 |scale=1:24,000 |accessdate=August 23, 2010}}</ref>
* Battenville &ndash; A hamlet on the southern town line, located by the Batten Kill.<ref name="RasterP51">{{cite map |url=http://gis.ny.gov/gisdata/quads/drg24/dotpreview/index.cfm?code=p51 |title=NYS Department of Transportation Raster Quadrangle P51 |publisher=New York State Geographic Information Systems |cartography=New York State Department of Transportation |date=1992 |scale=1:24,000 |access-date=August 23, 2010}}</ref>
* Carters Pond State Wildlife Management Area &ndash; A conservation area in the vicinity of Carter Pond, south of Cassayuna.
* Carters Pond State Wildlife Management Area &ndash; A conservation area in the vicinity of Carter Pond, south of Cassayuna.
* Cossayuna &ndash; A hamlet located south of Cossayuna Lake in the northern part of the town.<ref name="RasterO51"/> Originally known as ''Hog Hollow'' and later as ''Lakeville'', the hamlet was settled in 1765 and was likely its first center of trade.<ref name="history"/>
* Cossayuna &ndash; A hamlet located south of Cossayuna Lake in the northern part of the town.<ref name="RasterO51"/> Originally known as ''Hog Hollow'' and later as ''Lakeville'', the hamlet was settled in 1765 and was likely its first center of trade.<ref name="history"/>
* Center Falls &ndash; A hamlet (previously known as ''Franklin'' and as ''Hardscrabble''<ref name="history">{{cite web |url=http://www.greenwichny.org/history/index.cfm |title=The History of Greenwich New York |publisher=Town of Greenwich |author=Jane Haverley, [[et al]] |accessdate=August 23, 2010}}</ref>) east of Greenwich village on NY&nbsp;29 by the Batten Kill.<ref name="RasterP51"/>
* Center Falls &ndash; A hamlet (previously known as ''Franklin'' and as ''Hardscrabble''<ref name="history">{{cite web |url=http://www.greenwichny.org/history/index.cfm |title=The History of Greenwich New York |publisher=Town of Greenwich |author=Jane Haverley |display-authors=etal |access-date=August 23, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100731233551/http://www.greenwichny.org/history/index.cfm |archive-date=July 31, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>) east of Greenwich village on NY&nbsp;29 by the Batten Kill.<ref name="RasterP51"/>
* Clarks Mills &ndash; A hamlet in the southwest corner of the town by the Batten Kill.<ref name="RasterP50"/>
* Clarks Mills &ndash; A hamlet in the southwestern corner of the town by the Batten Kill.<ref name="RasterP50"/>
* East Greenwich &ndash; The town's oldest hamlet, located in the southeast part of the town located along the Batten Kill.<ref name="RasterO51"/> Once known as ''Slab City'', it has been home to several factories.<ref name="history"/>
* East Greenwich &ndash; The town's oldest hamlet, located in the southeastern part of the town located along the Batten Kill.<ref name="RasterO51"/> Once known as ''Slab City'', it has been home to several factories.<ref name="history"/>
* [[Greenwich (village), New York|Greenwich]] &ndash; A village at the south town line and Batten Kill. The village is partially in Greenwich and partially in the town of [[Easton, New York|Easton]].<ref name="RasterP50"/>
* [[Greenwich (village), New York|Greenwich]] &ndash; A village at the south town line and Batten Kill. The village is partially in Greenwich and partially in the town of [[Easton, New York|Easton]].<ref name="RasterP50"/>
* Middle Falls &ndash; A hamlet west of Greenwich village on NY&nbsp;29.<ref name="RasterP50"/> Though it once bore the names ''Arkansaw'' and ''Galesville'', the hamlet has been known by its present name since 1875. The name is derived from a 45-foot (14 m) natural [[waterfall]] of the nearby Batten Kill.<ref name="history"/>
* Middle Falls &ndash; A hamlet west of Greenwich village on NY&nbsp;29.<ref name="RasterP50"/> Though it once bore the names ''Arkansaw'' and ''Galesville'', the hamlet has been known by its present name since 1875. The name is derived from a 45-foot (14 m) natural [[waterfall]] of the nearby Batten Kill.<ref name="history"/>
* North Greenwich &ndash; A hamlet near the north town line.<ref name="RasterO51"/> The community was formerly known as ''Antioch'' and ''Reid's Corners''. The hamlet played an important role in the early town. A school was built around 1800 and a [[post office]] was established in 1850. The hamlet served as a [[stagecoach]] stop between [[Albany, New York|Albany]] and [[Whitehall (village), New York|Whitehall]].<ref name="history"/>
* North Greenwich &ndash; A hamlet near the northern town line.<ref name="RasterO51"/> The community was formerly known as ''Antioch'' and ''Reid's Corners''. The hamlet played an important role in the early town. A school was built ''circa'' 1800 and a [[post office]] was established in 1850. The hamlet served as a [[stagecoach]] stop between [[Albany, New York|Albany]] and [[Whitehall (village), New York|Whitehall]].<ref name="history"/>
* Thomson &ndash; A hamlet northwest of Clarks Mills, by the Hudson River.<ref name="RasterP50">{{cite map |url=http://gis.ny.gov/gisdata/quads/drg24/dotpreview/index.cfm?code=p50 |title=NYS Department of Transportation Raster Quadrangle P50 |publisher=New York State Geographic Information Systems |cartography=New York State Department of Transportation |date=1991 |scale=1:24,000 |accessdate=August 23, 2010}}</ref> The hamlet's notoriety has transitioned since its establishment from that of saw milling to paper milling.<ref name="history"/>
* Thomson &ndash; A hamlet northwest of Clarks Mills, by the Hudson River.<ref name="RasterP50">{{cite map |url=http://gis.ny.gov/gisdata/quads/drg24/dotpreview/index.cfm?code=p50 |title=NYS Department of Transportation Raster Quadrangle P50 |publisher=New York State Geographic Information Systems |cartography=New York State Department of Transportation |date=1991 |scale=1:24,000 |access-date=August 23, 2010}}</ref> The hamlet's notoriety has transitioned since its establishment from that of saw milling to paper milling.<ref name="history"/>


=== Geographical features ===
=== Geographical features ===
* Batten Kill &ndash; A river that defines the south town line.<ref name="RasterP50"/>
* Batten Kill &ndash; A river that defines the southern town line.<ref name="RasterP50"/>
* Cossayuna Lake &ndash; A [[lake]] on the north town line. Its eastern shore defines part of the town's northern border. Lying mostly in the town of Argyle, only a small portion of the lake, its southern tip, lies within Greenwich.<ref name="RasterO51"/>
* Cossayuna Lake &ndash; A [[lake]] on the northern town line. Its eastern shore defines part of the town's northern border. Lying mostly in the town of Argyle, only a small portion of the lake, its southern tip, lies within Greenwich.<ref name="RasterO51"/>
* Hartshorn Brook &ndash; A [[tributary]] of the Batten Kill.<ref name="RasterP50"/>
* Hartshorn Brook &ndash; A [[tributary]] of the Batten Kill.<ref name="RasterP50"/>
* McDougall Lake &ndash; A small lake also partially within the town of [[Salem (town), New York|Salem]].<ref name="RasterO51">{{cite map |url=http://gis.ny.gov/gisdata/quads/drg24/dotpreview/index.cfm?code=o51 |title=NYS Department of Transportation Raster Quadrangle O51 |publisher=New York State Geographic Information Systems |cartography=New York State Department of Transportation |date=1992 |scale=1:24,000 |accessdate=August 23, 2010}}</ref>
* McDougall Lake &ndash; A small lake, also partially within the town of [[Salem (town), New York|Salem]].<ref name="RasterO51">{{cite map |url=http://gis.ny.gov/gisdata/quads/drg24/dotpreview/index.cfm?code=o51 |title=NYS Department of Transportation Raster Quadrangle O51 |publisher=New York State Geographic Information Systems |cartography=New York State Department of Transportation |date=1992 |scale=1:24,000 |access-date=August 23, 2010}}</ref>
* Slocum Creek &ndash; A small tributary of the Hudson River.<ref name="RasterO50"/>
* Slocum Creek &ndash; A small tributary of the Hudson River.<ref name="RasterO50"/>


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Greenwich
Town
Location in Washington County and the state of New York.
Location in Washington County and the state of New York.
Coordinates: 43°07′54″N 73°28′38″W / 43.13167°N 73.47722°W / 43.13167; -73.47722
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyWashington
Established1803
Government
[1]
 • Town supervisorJames R. Nolan (D)
Area
[2]
 • Total44.26 sq mi (114.64 km2)
 • Land43.66 sq mi (113.09 km2)
 • Water0.60 sq mi (1.55 km2)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total4,868
 • Density110/sq mi (42/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4
ZIP code(s)[4]
12834 (primary)
Area code518
FIPS code36-115-30686
Websitehttp://www.greenwichny.org/

Greenwich is a town in the southwestern part of Washington County, New York, United States. The town is located on the western border of the county. The population was 4,868 at the 2020 census.[6][3] It is part of the Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.[7] Greenwich features several homes that were a part of the Underground Railroad.[8]

The Town of Greenwich contains a village, also named Greenwich.[8]

History

The Horicon tribe is believed to be part of the early native population of the town.[8]

Perspective map of Greenwich with list of landmarks from 1885 by L.R. Burleigh

Families began settling the area around 1763. The town was originally part of five land patents: Saratoga, Kettlehuyn, Cuyler, Campbell, and Argyle. The Town of Greenwich was formed from part of the Town of Argyle in 1803. In 1809, the community of Whipple City incorporated as a village and adopted the name Union Village. In 1867, the name was changed to Greenwich.[8]

Greenwich views itself as having been an important location along the Underground Railroad. A historical marker was placed in Mowry Park detailing the locations of former safe houses.[8]

The Greenwich and Johnsonville Railroad brought rail service to the area in 1870.[9]

The Coffin Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[10]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 44.4 square miles (114.9 km2), of which 44.0 square miles (114.0 km2) is land and 0.4 square mile (0.9 km2) (0.81%) is water.

It lies within the Cambridge valley region in between the Adirondack Mountains and Green Mountain Range of Vermont.

The western town line is defined by the Hudson River, with Saratoga County on the opposite shore.

New York State Route 40 (NY 40) is a north–south highway passing through the center of the town. NY 29 is an east–west highway located near the southern town line and Batten Kill River. NY 40 and NY 29 join near Middle Falls.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18203,197—
18303,85020.4%
18403,382−12.2%
18503,80312.4%
18603,9413.6%
18704,0302.3%
18803,860−4.2%
18904,1968.7%
19004,172−0.6%
19104,2271.3%
19204,2681.0%
19303,872−9.3%
19403,766−2.7%
19503,8111.2%
19603,9694.1%
19704,1775.2%
19804,2762.4%
19904,5576.6%
20004,8967.4%
20104,9420.9%
20204,868−1.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[11][12]
A farm in Greenwich

As of the census of 2000, there were 4,896 people, 1,927 households, and 1,358 families residing in the town. The population density was 111.3 inhabitants per square mile (43.0/km2). There were 2,101 housing units at an average density of 47.7 per square mile (18.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.81% White, 0.31% Black or African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.82% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.18% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.[3]

There were 1,927 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.01.[3]

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.[3]

The median income for a household in the town was $39,138, and the median income for a family was $47,260. Males had a median income of $34,964 versus $26,629 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,913. About 5.8% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.[3]

Education

A majority of Greenwich falls within the Greenwich Central School District. The district has three school buildings on 108 acres (0.44 km2) of land. It serves around 1,300 students and employs 99 administrators and teachers. It was established in 1945 as a consolidation of rural school districts with the union free school district in Greenwich village.[13] Small areas of Greenwich fall within the Schuylerville, Argyle, and Salem Central school districts.[4] The school district is currently ranked #1,756 in the country according to U.S. News & World Report in 2014 earning a Silver medal award. [1] The school district is currently ranked #10 in the Capital District according to the Capital District Business Review. [2]

The Adirondack School of Northeastern New York provides private secondary education for grades 7 through 12.[14]

Notable people

Communities and locations in the town

Communities and inhabited locations

  • Bald Mountain – A hamlet west of the mountain by the same name in the western part of the town. A former lime "mining town", the hamlet is known more today for its farming than its mining.[8][15]
  • Battenville – A hamlet on the southern town line, located by the Batten Kill.[16]
  • Carters Pond State Wildlife Management Area – A conservation area in the vicinity of Carter Pond, south of Cassayuna.
  • Cossayuna – A hamlet located south of Cossayuna Lake in the northern part of the town.[17] Originally known as Hog Hollow and later as Lakeville, the hamlet was settled in 1765 and was likely its first center of trade.[8]
  • Center Falls – A hamlet (previously known as Franklin and as Hardscrabble[8]) east of Greenwich village on NY 29 by the Batten Kill.[16]
  • Clarks Mills – A hamlet in the southwestern corner of the town by the Batten Kill.[18]
  • East Greenwich – The town's oldest hamlet, located in the southeastern part of the town located along the Batten Kill.[17] Once known as Slab City, it has been home to several factories.[8]
  • Greenwich – A village at the south town line and Batten Kill. The village is partially in Greenwich and partially in the town of Easton.[18]
  • Middle Falls – A hamlet west of Greenwich village on NY 29.[18] Though it once bore the names Arkansaw and Galesville, the hamlet has been known by its present name since 1875. The name is derived from a 45-foot (14 m) natural waterfall of the nearby Batten Kill.[8]
  • North Greenwich – A hamlet near the northern town line.[17] The community was formerly known as Antioch and Reid's Corners. The hamlet played an important role in the early town. A school was built circa 1800 and a post office was established in 1850. The hamlet served as a stagecoach stop between Albany and Whitehall.[8]
  • Thomson – A hamlet northwest of Clarks Mills, by the Hudson River.[18] The hamlet's notoriety has transitioned since its establishment from that of saw milling to paper milling.[8]

Geographical features

  • Batten Kill – A river that defines the southern town line.[18]
  • Cossayuna Lake – A lake on the northern town line. Its eastern shore defines part of the town's northern border. Lying mostly in the town of Argyle, only a small portion of the lake, its southern tip, lies within Greenwich.[17]
  • Hartshorn Brook – A tributary of the Batten Kill.[18]
  • McDougall Lake – A small lake, also partially within the town of Salem.[17]
  • Slocum Creek – A small tributary of the Hudson River.[15]

References

  1. ^ "Town Directory". Town of Greenwich. Archived from the original on July 31, 2010. Retrieved August 23, 2010.
  2. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ a b Washington County GIS Web Map (Map). Washington County, NY. Archived from the original on January 7, 2010. Retrieved August 23, 2010.
  5. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  6. ^ United States Census Bureau, 2020 U.S. Census Results, Greenwich town, Washington County, New York https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?searchType=web&cssp=SERP&q=Greenwich%20town,%20Washington%20County,%20New%20York
  7. ^ "Metropolitan Areas and Components, 1999, with FIPS Codes". US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 7, 2009.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Jane Haverley; et al. "The History of Greenwich New York". Town of Greenwich. Archived from the original on July 31, 2010. Retrieved August 23, 2010.
  9. ^ Shaughnessy, Jim (1997) [1982]. Delaware & Hudson. Syracuse, NY: Syracuse University Press. p. 219. ISBN 0-8156-0455-6. OCLC 36008594.
  10. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  11. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  12. ^ United States Census Bureau, 2020 U.S. Census Results, Greenwich town, Washington County, New York https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?searchType=web&cssp=SERP&q=Greenwich%20town,%20Washington%20County,%20New%20York
  13. ^ "Greenwich Central School". Town of Greenwich. Archived from the original on July 26, 2011. Retrieved August 23, 2010.
  14. ^ "The Adirondack School of Northeastern New York". Town of Greenwich. Archived from the original on July 26, 2011. Retrieved August 23, 2010.
  15. ^ a b NYS Department of Transportation Raster Quadrangle O50 (Map). 1:24,000. Cartography by New York State Department of Transportation. New York State Geographic Information Systems. 1991. Retrieved August 23, 2010.
  16. ^ a b NYS Department of Transportation Raster Quadrangle P51 (Map). 1:24,000. Cartography by New York State Department of Transportation. New York State Geographic Information Systems. 1992. Retrieved August 23, 2010.
  17. ^ a b c d e NYS Department of Transportation Raster Quadrangle O51 (Map). 1:24,000. Cartography by New York State Department of Transportation. New York State Geographic Information Systems. 1992. Retrieved August 23, 2010.
  18. ^ a b c d e f NYS Department of Transportation Raster Quadrangle P50 (Map). 1:24,000. Cartography by New York State Department of Transportation. New York State Geographic Information Systems. 1991. Retrieved August 23, 2010.

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