Fishkill (town), New York

Fishkill, New York
Town hall
Town hall
Official seal of Fishkill, New York
Location of Fishkill, New York
Location of Fishkill, New York
Coordinates: 41°31′40″N 73°54′54″W / 41.52778°N 73.91500°W / 41.52778; -73.91500
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyDutchess
Government
 • TypeTown Council
 • Town SupervisorOzzy Albra (D)
 • Town Council
Members' List
Area
 • Total32.0 sq mi (82.9 km2)
 • Land27.3 sq mi (70.8 km2)
 • Water4.7 sq mi (12.1 km2)
Elevation
262 ft (80 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total24,226
 • Density809/sq mi (312.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
12524, 12527
Area code845
FIPS code36-25978
GNIS feature ID0978958
Websitewww.fishkill-ny.gov

Fishkill is a town in the southwestern part of Dutchess County, New York, United States. It lies approximately 60 miles (97 km) north of New York City. The population was 24,226 at the 2010 census.[1] Fishkill surrounds the city of Beacon, and contains a village, which is also named Fishkill.

The name Fishkill derives from the Dutch words vis kill, meaning "fish creek".[2] The location of Fishkill was known as Tioranda by the Native American peoples. The name means "The place where two waters meet".[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.

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  3. ^ Elijah Middlebrook Haines, The American Indian (Uh-nish-in-na-ba), p. 788