Bath, New York
Bath is a village of 5,560 people in Steuben County, New York, founded in 1793.
Why visit Bath
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 11 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Herron Hill, Magees Hill, Campbell-Rumsey House and Cobblestone House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 13°F.
Weather in Bath
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bath
Bath is a village in and the county seat of Steuben County, New York, United States. The population was 5,786 at the 2010 census. The village is located in the town of the same name, northwest of Elmira and west of Tyrone.
From the Wikipedia article Bath (village), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks16
Campbell-Rumsey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house
Cobblestone House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in Bath, New York, United States
Davenport Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
House in Bath, New York, US
Erie Freighthouse Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Gansevoort/East Steuben Streets Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in New York, United States
George W. Hallock House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in New York, United States
Haverling Farm House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
James H. Bolton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house located at 117 West Washington Street in Bath, Steuben County, New York
Liberty Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Listed on the NRHP in New York
M. J. Ward Feed Mill Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in New York, United States of America
McMaster House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in New York, United States
Potter-Van Camp House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Bath, New York, listed on the NRHP
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes11
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.9 mi
361 West Morris Street, Bath
Mo-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 07:00-23:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
350 West Morris Street, Bath
Mo-We,Fr,Sa 05:00-21:00; Th 05:00-19:00; Su 06:00-19:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 1.1 mi
398 West Morris Street, Bath
Mo-Th 05:30-23:00; Fr 05:30-23:30; Sa 06:00-23:30; Su 06:00-23:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.7 mi
322 West Washington Street, Bath
Mo-Th 08:00-21:30; Fr 07:00-21:30; Sa 08:00-21:30; Su 09:00-21:00
History
The village was originally incorporated in 1816, but was not organized until 1836.
In addition to the Bath VA Medical Center, the James H. Bolton House, Campbell-Rumsey House, Cobblestone House, Davenport Library, Erie Freighthouse Historic District, The First Baptist Society of Bath, Gansevoort/East Steuben Streets Historic District, George W. Hallock House, Haverling Farm House, Liberty Street Historic District, McMaster House, Henry C. Myrtle House, Potter-Van Camp House, Martin A. Quick House, Reuben Robie House, Sedgwick House, William Shepherd House, United States Post Office, and M. J. Ward Feed Mill Complex are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Carl Carmer's novel "Genesee Fever," treating of the first white settlements in the region, is set largely in Bath. Bath was the site of the land office disposing of 1.2 million acres.
In 1804, Captain William Helm, a Virginian, settled in Bath with about 40 slaves, in an attempt to implant the plantation system in New York State.
From the History section of Bath (village), New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship8
The First Baptist Society of Bath
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.1 mi
6968 East Washington Street Extension, Bath
Bethel Assembly of God Church
Church · Pentecostal · 0.7 mi
310 West Washington Street, Bath
Centenary United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist
2 East Washington Street, Bath
First Presbyterian Church of Bath
Church · Presbyterian
6 East Morris Street, Bath
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare3
Map of Bath
63 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 13°F | 2.2 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 13°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 20°F | 2.7 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 31°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 71°F | 42°F | 3.1 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 51°F | 3.9 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 56°F | 3.8 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 54°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 47°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 36°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 28°F | 2.5 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 20°F | 2.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bath (2 mi away), rain and snow from Savona 4.7 S, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Steuben County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-24: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2021-10-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-07-08: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport (ELM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Addison 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Painted Post 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- North Hornell 18 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Corning 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Naples 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- South Corning 20 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- Dundee 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
- Keuka Park 22 mi northeast, about 36 min by car
- Watkins Glen 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Alfred 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- BathNYovervlook, J. Passepartout, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 14 Howell St. Bath NY, Kpalmer6, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hallock House Oct 09, Pubdog, Public domain
- Davenport Library Oct 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- William Shepherd House Oct 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Liberty St Historic District Bath NY Oct 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- US Post Office-Bath Oct 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Reuben Robie House Oct 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Sedgwick House Oct 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Haverling Farm House Oct 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- McMaster House Bath NY Oct 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Potter-Van Camp House Oct 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Ward Feed Mill Complex Oct 09, Pubdog at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Campbell-Rumsey House Oct 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- 117 W. Washington Street Bath NY, Kpalmer6, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Erie Freighthouse Oct 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Gansevoort Oct 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Cobblestone House Bath NY Oct 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
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