Washington, New York

Washington, New York
Town hall, in Millbrook
Location in Dutchess County and the state of New York
Coordinates: 41°47′12″N 73°40′53″W / 41.78667°N 73.68139°W / 41.78667; -73.68139
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyDutchess
Government
 • TypeTown Council
 • Town SupervisorGary Ciferri (R)
 • Town Council
Members' List
Area
 • Total
58.88 sq mi (152.51 km2)
 • Land58.17 sq mi (150.66 km2)
 • Water0.71 sq mi (1.85 km2)
Elevation
607 ft (185 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,522
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
FIPS code36-027-78388
GNIS feature ID0979601
Websitewww.washingtonny.org

Washington is a town in Dutchess County, New York, United States. The population was 4,522 at the 2020 census. The town is named after George Washington, who passed through the town during the Revolution.

Washington is in the central part of the county, northeast of the city of Poughkeepsie. U.S. Route 44 passes across the town.