Washington County, New York

Washington County
A farm in Greenwich
Location within the U.S. state of New York
New York's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 43°18′N 73°24′W / 43.3°N 73.4°W / 43.3; -73.4
Country United States
State New York
FoundedMarch 12, 1772 (1772-03-12) (Took its name on April 2, 1784)
Named afterGeorge Washington
SeatFort Edward
Largest villageHudson Falls
Area
  Total
846 sq mi (2,190 km2)
  Land831 sq mi (2,150 km2)
  Water15 sq mi (40 km2)  1.7%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
61,302
  Estimate 
(2023)
60,047
  Density72/sq mi (28/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district21st
Websitewww.washingtoncountyny.gov

Washington County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2020 census, the population was 61,302. The county seat is Fort Edward. The county was named for U.S. President George Washington. The county is part of the Capital District region of the state.