âDakotaâ is a word that means âallyâ and is likely derived from the Oceti ÅakowiÅ (the Seven Council Fires) - or main political units-of the Dakota people (sometimes referred to as the Sioux).
Not to be confused with The Hamptons. Hampton is a town in northeastern Washington County, New York, United States. It is part of the Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town population was 938 at the 2010 census increasing 7.2% since the 2000 census. The Town of Hampton is located in the northeast corner of Washington County.
The Annual Hampton Beach Children's Festival is the family fun event of the summer, kicking off August 15th with a magic show by BJ Hickman on the famous Hampton Beach Seashell Stage at 10 a.m., and building up to a Giant Costume Parade that marches almost the length of Hampton Beach on Friday, August 19th.