Why visit Boonville
Townapedia lists 33 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 14 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Park Hill, Sperry Hill, Black River Canal Warehouse and Boonville Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 75°F; January lows average 8°F, and about 164 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Boonville
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About Boonville
Boonville is a village in Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 2,072 at the 2010 census. The village is named after Gerrit Boon, an agent of the Holland Land Company. It is located within the town Boonville in the northern part of Oneida County, north of Utica.
From the Wikipedia article Boonville (village), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks33
Black River Canal Warehouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic warehouse building in Boonville, New York, United States
Boonville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Erwin Library and Pratt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Boonville, New York, listed on the NRHP in Oneida County
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Government building in Boonville, New York
21 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes14
Boonville Hotel
Restaurant · Burger, Fish And Chips, Steak House
103 Water Street, Boonville
2 more on the map.
History
The first settlement, initiated by Gerrit Boon from Leiden, the Netherlands, was made in 1795. The village was incorporated in 1855. The original name of the community, provided by Boon, was "Kortenaer" (after Egbert Bartholomeusz Kortenaer, a Dutch admiral).
Andrew Edmunds was credited with being the founder of Boonville. Edmunds had arrived with Garrit Boon, who is believed to be the first to attempt permanent settlement in Boonville in the spring of 1795. Both men arrived together, constructed a sawmill on Mill Creek, only for it to be completely destroyed by fire when adding a gristmill. As winter approached, Boon and Edmunds relocated to Barneveld to return in the spring to rebuild the saw mills and welcome other settlers on behalf of the land company.
In 1812 or 1819 the Hulbert House was established and currently stands on the town square in Boonville. This inn is known as the first two-story building to be built in the village of Boonville. Although, historians disagree as to which year the Hulbert House was built, they agree that it was built by Ephraim Owens.
In the 1800s it is said to have been the most famous hotel between Erie Canal and the St. Lawrence River. The Hulbert House was originally built as a hotel and inn and has the same functions in current day.
From the History section of Boonville (village), New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare2
Map of Boonville
91 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°F | 8°F | 4.9 in | 39.7 in |
| Feb | 27°F | 9°F | 4.0 in | 39.2 in |
| Mar | 36°F | 18°F | 4.2 in | 26.7 in |
| Apr | 50°F | 30°F | 4.6 in | 6.2 in |
| May | 63°F | 43°F | 4.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Jun | 71°F | 52°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 75°F | 56°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 74°F | 55°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 67°F | 48°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 54°F | 37°F | 6.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 26°F | 5.0 in | 15.5 in |
| Dec | 30°F | 16°F | 5.3 in | 35.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Boonville 4 Ssw (4 mi away), 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
Oneida County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2022-11-20: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Winter Storm)
- 2021-10-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-12-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Griffiss International Airport (RME) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.
- Port Leyden 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Rome 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Utica 27 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Oneida 33 mi southwest, about 53 min by car
- Black River 43 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Watertown 45 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Fort Drum 45 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- DeWitt 49 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Syracuse 51 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Fulton 56 mi west, about 1 h 30 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
- HulbertHouse, Cafeirlandais at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Boonville Post Office, Smerdis, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 103 & 105 Main St Boonville NY Nov 09, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Black River Canal Warehouse, Agreen54, CC BY-SA 4.0
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