Area Information

The town of Greenwich was settled in 1640, by the agents Robert Feake 

and Captain Daniel Patrick, from Watertown, Massachusetts, who

purchased the land from the Siwanoy Indians in exchange of 25 English

coats. It was named after Greenwich, near London.

Greenwich has one of the most distinctive local economies in the U.S.

Greenwich is widely recognized as a major hedge fund and investment-

management hub because of its proximity to New York City and the

affluent residential base. Other sectors include professional services,

healthcare and education, retail and services, and real estate.