Greenwich, New York
Greenwich is a village of 1,689 people in Washington County, New York.
Why visit Greenwich
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails and 15 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Village of Greenwich Historic District and Burton Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 11°F.
Weather in Greenwich
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Greenwich
Formerly known as Whipple City, Greenwich () is a village in Washington County, New York, United States. It is part of the Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village population was 1,777 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Greenwich (village), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks7
Village of Greenwich Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Burton Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic town hall in Greenwich, Washington County, New York, USA
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Easton Friends North Meetinghouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building in New York, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes15
3 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship7
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.4 mi
35 Hill Street, Greenwich
Centenary United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.4 mi
18 A Church Street, Greenwich
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.0 mi
111 Academy Street, Greenwich
History
This area was settled by European Americans after the American Revolutionary War, as migrants moved into New York from New England. The community was originally named Whipple City after Job Whipple, the owner of a successful cotton mill (1804). In 1809, the community set itself off from the town by incorporating as Union Village. Cotton and textile manufacturing, based on cotton from the Deep South, continued to be a profitable industry in the village for some time through the 19th century. It connected the villagers to the economy of King Cotton. In 1867, the village changed its name to Greenwich.
An important station of the Underground Railroad was located in Greenwich, and local people helped fugitive slaves reach freedom in upstate New York or Canada. A historical marker, containing a map showing locations of safe houses and commemorating Greenwich's contribution to the Underground Railroad, was dedicated in 2004.
United States President Chester A. Arthur attended prep school in Greenwich while his father served here as pastor at Bottskill Baptist Church.
The Village of Greenwich Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.
From the History section of Greenwich (village), New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare2
Map of Greenwich
50 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 11°F | 2.7 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 12°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 20°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 33°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 70°F | 44°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 53°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 58°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 56°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 48°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 38°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 28°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 19°F | 3.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Buskirk (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Washington County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-08-31: Hurricane Irene (Hurricane)
- 2009-03-04: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
- 2008-12-18: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Saratoga Springs 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Glens Falls 17 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- West Glens Falls 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- Cohoes 24 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
- Troy 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- East Glenville 27 mi southwest, about 43 min by car
- Latham 27 mi southwest, about 43 min by car
- Watervliet 27 mi southwest, about 44 min by car
- Niskayuna 28 mi southwest, about 45 min by car
- Schenectady 29 mi southwest, about 47 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- NY 372 heading eastbound in Greenwich, Doug Kerr from now in Binghamton, NY, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Main Street, Greenwich, N.Y. (3990101709), New York Public Library, No restrictions
- Civil War Memorial at Monument Park Greenwich NY Aug 09, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Greenwich, NY 5 (8276646070), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Greenwich, NY 6 (8276646814), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Greenwich, NY 7 (8275585427), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Greenwich, NY 4 (8276645260), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Greenwich, NY 3 (8276644604), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Grand Union Greenwich, NY (8275539333), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Greenwich, NY 2 (8275582169), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Greenwich, NY 1 (8275581575), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Grand Union Greenwich, NY (8275538623), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- EASTON NORTH MEETINGHOUSE v1 Middle Falls NY, Mark Kozlowski, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BURTON HALL Greenwich NRHP 15000610, Mark Kozlowski, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carl on bike, Carterstephen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carl on bike at 1939 New York World’s Fair (adjusted), Carterstephen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS007-E-7565 - View of Rhode Island, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-62012 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS007-E-7566 - View of Rhode Island, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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- ISS007-E-7564 - View of Rhode Island, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-62011 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-208927 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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