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 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| Founded | March 12, 1772 (Took its name on April 2, 1784) |
| Named after | George Washington |
| Seat | Fort Edward |
| Largest village | Hudson Falls |
| Area | |
• Total | 846 sq mi (2,190 km2) |
| • Land | 831 sq mi (2,150 km2) |
| • Water | 15 sq mi (40 km2) 1.7% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 61,302 |
• Estimate (2023) | 60,047 |
| • Density | 72/sq mi (28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 21st |
| Website | www |
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.