During the American Revolution, the Town was formed in 1778 from the older District of Claverack. In 1782, some of the land was reassigned to the newly organized town of Hillsdale. Claverack was reduced again in 1785 to form the city of Hudson.
DUrING The aMerican RevOluTioN, the towN wAS formeD In 1778 From the oLdEr DistricT oF ClAvEracK. in 1782, SoME of thE land WAS reassigned To thE newly orgaNized town oF HilLsdaLE. cLavEraCk was reduced Again In 1785 To form the city of HUdson.