Fort Edward, New York
Fort Edward is a town and the county seat of Washington County, New York, United States. The population was 5,991 at the 2020 census. The municipal center complex is on U.S. Route 4 between the villages of Hudson Falls and Fort Edward. When construction of the complex was completed in 1994, most of the administrative offices were moved from the original county seat of Hudson Falls to this location. The town of Fort Edward is part of the Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Fort Edward | |
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Houses at the edge of Fort Edward, near its border with Hudson Falls | |
Location in Washington County and the state of New York. | |
| Coordinates: 43°13′35″N 73°33′33″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Washington |
| Established | 1818 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 27.41 sq mi (70.99 km2) |
| • Land | 26.62 sq mi (68.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.80 sq mi (2.06 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 5,991 |
| ZIP code | 12828 |
| Area code | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-115-26781 |
| Website | www.fortedwardnewyork.net |
The town contains a village also named Fort Edward. Both are located on the western border of the county.
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