Philipstown is a town in Putnam County, New York, United States. The population was 10,870 at the 2020 census.
Philipstown is part of New York's Hudson Highlands region. The town was founded in 1846 from the Philipstown precinct of the town of Fishkill.
The following Clove Creek Farm in 2005, Denny Farrell was inducted into the National Softball Hall of Fame.
Cold Spring, a hamlet near the center of the town, is located at the junction of the east–west route 301 and the north–south U.S. Route 9. The town is a cultural charm, with independent bookstores such as the Cold Spring Depot, historical sites such as the West Point Foundry, and outdoor activities such as kayaking on the Hudson River. All of these attractions can make Philipstown
an attractive weekend getaway.
The Little Stony Point, located just north of the town, is home to the Clearwater Sailing School, as well as the Stony Kill Farm andEnvironmental Center.
Algonquin Pipeline, runs through Philipstown, has been the subject of controversy and public concern since before its construction.
Philipstown has a volunteer fire department, with fire
stations in Cold Spring and Garrison.