Nestled in the rolling hills and beautiful farmland of Washington County, Fort Ann, NY, also sits at the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains and is surrounded by ponds and lakes. Vermont is just a short drive to the east, while Albany, the state capital, is about 60 miles south, and Montreal nearly 180 miles north of Fort Ann.

With a population of 6,417, according to the 2000 census, the town of Fort Ann is considered to be a part of the Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area, which boasts a total population of 124,345. The village population was calculated at 471.

The village of Fort Ann is part of the town of Fort Ann and is located at the junction of Routes 4 and 149. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.3 square miles.

Rich with history, the name Fort Ann is derived indirectly from Queen Anne and the local fortification built in 1857 and named after her. Fort Ann is located on the historic route linking the French and English colonies.

The area was the site of several forts built by various nations.

The town was organized as Westfield in 1784, but was renamed Fort Ann – without the "e" – in 1808.