Fort Edward, New York

About Fort Edward

Fort Edward, NY is a small town located in northeastern New York with an estimated population of 3,138.

Officially, Fort Edward is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.76 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,783 residents per square mile.

📰 Fort Edward News Today

• Fort Edward solar project approved by New York State, siting permit issued WRGB · May 26
• Fort Edward, Hudson Falls to receive $25.9 million for water infrastructure NEWS10 ABC · Jul 31
• Daniel Burch Obituary (2026) - Fort Edward, NY - Post-Star Legacy obituary · Aug 3
• New York Approves Fort Edward Solar Project, Clearing Way for Construction ConstructConnect News · Jun 2
• Susan "Sue" Brennan Obituary | M B Kilmer Funeral Home | Fort Edward, NY Tribute Archive · Aug 15

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Fort Edward Unique

• The only place in America named Fort Edward — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northeastern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Fort Edward

• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Kerrie's on Broadway — diner
• The Anvil Inn Restaurant

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Old Fort Museum · Museum
• Rogers Island Visitors Center · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Fort Edward

• Washington County Grasslands · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Bradley Beach reviews ★
• Fort Edward American Patriot Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Mullen Park reviews ★
• Underwood Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Fort Edward

• FORT EDWARD SCHOOL
• WASHINGTON CO CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Fort Edward

🏘️ Nearby Communities