Fishkill is a town in the southwestern part of Dutchess County, New York, United States.

The name Fishkill derives from the Dutch words vis kill, meaning "fish creek".

[3] Fishkill is one of the nine original towns in Dutchess County, and is best known today for its rich history dating to the American Revolutionary War period and scenic views of the Hudson Highlands.

In 1683, New York City merchants Francis Rombouts and Gulian Verplanck purchased 85,000 acres (340 km2) in Dutchess County from the Wappinger confederacy of Native Americans for a quantity of goods including rum, powder, and tobacco.

The first white settlers were Rombout's daughter, Catheryna, and her husband, Roger Brett, who built a mill at the mouth of Fishkill Creek as it flows into the Hudson River.

Daniel Nimham, the final sachem of the Wappinger people, was born in the Wiccopee area in 1726.

The Fishkill encampment became the main supply depot for the northern department of the Continental Army.

[4] Mount Beacon, located in the town, earned its name for the signal fires at the summit which were used for Continental Army communications during the war.

[6] The sword now lies in the Smithsonian Institution, as part of the National Museum of American History.

[7] Today, the town's economy is diverse, comprising tourism, medical care, retail and restaurants, warehouses, recreation spots and a wealth of small businesses.

[8] In 2021, the Town commissioned an eight-foot bronze statue depicting Daniel Nimham from noted Hudson Valley sculptor Michael Keropian.

Town Supervisor Ozzy Albra hosted the ceremony which featured comments from elected officials, educators, the sculptor, and a number of special presentations by Native American community groups.