In 1797 it was incorporated as the town of Harrington; it became the capital in 1831
In 1797 the settlement was incorporated as the town of Harrington; 
the... [DOC] [TLE] History of Hoosick, New York - Hoosick Township Historical Society [PAR] The Town of Hoosick has a 2000 census population of 6,759 and consists of the 
.... tract of Mr. Van home and settled there, where he remained until his death in 
1797.