Greenwich, NY
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About Greenwich
- • Artist Gran Pa Reed, known for his primitive paintings, was born in Greenwich.
- • The Washington County Fair, a major regional event, originated near Greenwich.
- • Its location on the historic Underground Railroad aided fugitive slaves.
- • Legend says a Revolutionary War soldier hid gold near the Batten Kill river.
- • The Great Fire of 1879 destroyed much of the village's commercial district.
- • Named for Greenwich, England, it was first settled around 1763.
- • Population is roughly 1,770, similar to a small college campus.
- • The elevation is 430 feet, offering views of the surrounding hills.
- • Agriculture, particularly dairy farming, remains a significant economic driver.
- • Greenwich feels like stepping back in time to a simpler, quieter life.
- • The New York Yankees, 170 miles south, won 27 World Series titles.
- • Greenwich High School's sports teams have a long-standing rivalry with Cambridge.