The Village of Fort Edward is located on Route 4 approximately four miles from the New York Northway (Route 87) Exit 17 and 50 Miles north of Albany in Washington County New York.  Easily reachable from the Albany area, Fort Edward is nestled on the Hudson River and melds a rich heritage of history with a wonderful, and very active community life.

Historically, Fort Edward was, and still is, strategically important during its long and illustrious history, for it commands the Hudson and Champlain Valleys. The Indians called the area around Fort Edward "Wahcoloosencoochaleva," which means "The Great Carrying Place," as the Hudson River was no longer navigable to the north. This unique location meant that the area was destined to be settled and fortified early.

As early as 1709 during Queen Anne's War, a stockade was erected in the area due to its strategic importance - only to be abandoned and then constructed again during the French and Indian War in the 1750s. Also at this time, a large military complex was constructed on nearby Roger's Island, which today is a historic site listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Fort Edward offers gracious homes on wide, tree lined streets.  It is an excellent environment to raise a family in a strong community oriented atmosphere.  

There is no reason to stay home in Fort Edward with the excuse that there is nothing to do.  There are many opportunities to get outdoors for some great recreation and fun in the Village and Town, and there are certainly many recreational activities just a short distance away.

No matter what the season, Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall there are numerous activities to apply one's time.  Situated just a few short miles from the Adirondack Park and Lake George, Fort Edward is a great base for those folks that enjoy the outdoors, regardless of the time of year.