The western town line is partly defined by the Louse Kill, a tributary of the Fox Creek. The northern town line is the border of Schenectady County and the eastern town boundary is the border of Albany County. Wright was formed from the Town of Schoharie in 1846.Īccording to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 28.7 square miles (74 km 2), of which 28.6 square miles (74 km 2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km 2) (0.24%) is water. The town was first settled circa 1735, near Gallupville.ĭuring the American Revolution, in the year 1782, the town was raided by Tories with their native allies, inflicting harm on residents and property.
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