Formerly known as Whipple City,[2][3] Greenwich (/ˈɡriːnwɪtʃ/) is a village in Washington County, New York, United States.

An important station of the Underground Railroad was located in Greenwich, and local people helped fugitive slaves reach freedom in upstate New York or Canada.

A historical marker, containing a map showing locations of safe houses and commemorating Greenwich's contribution to the Underground Railroad, was dedicated in 2004.

United States President Chester A. Arthur attended prep school in Greenwich while his father served here as pastor at Bottskill Baptist Church.

[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.485 square miles (3.85 km2), all land.

The Batten Kill, a river in the southern part of the town, has historically provided power.

A decline in manufacturing in the area led to a loss of jobs; in addition, urbanization attracted people to larger cities.