Brocton, New York
Brocton is a village of 1,404 people in Chautauqua County, New York, founded in 1805.
Why visit Brocton
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail and 4 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Brocton Arch.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; February lows average 19°F.
Weather in Brocton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Brocton
Brocton is a village in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The name was derived by combining the names "Brockway" and "Minton", two prominent local families. The population was 1,335 at the 2020 census. Brocton is within the town of Portland.
From the Wikipedia article Brocton, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Brocton Arch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes4
St. Stephens Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Diner
2 West Main Street
Tu-Th 07:00-14:00; Mo 07:00-23:00; Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-14:00
Green Arch Restaurant
Restaurant · Diner
41 West Main Street, Brocton
Su-We 06:00-14:00, Th-Sa 06:00-20:00
Churches and places of worship5
History
The community was first settled in 1805 by Captain James Dunn. The village of Brocton was incorporated in 1894. Brocton used to be named "Salems Corners (Cross Roads)" after Salem, Massachusetts, but was later renamed "Brocton".
In 1913, to commemorate the town of Portland's Centennial, a green double-arch was erected over the town's main intersection. It is believed to be the only double-arch east of the Mississippi River. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
The St. Stephen's Hotel has been a fixture at the center of Brocton since the mid-1800s.
From the History section of Brocton, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of Brocton
16 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 20°F | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 19°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 27°F | 2.9 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 37°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 68°F | 49°F | 3.7 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 59°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 63°F | 4.9 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 63°F | 3.9 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 56°F | 4.1 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 46°F | 4.7 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 37°F | 4.0 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 28°F | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Portland1 Sw (3 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
Chautauqua County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2022-11-20: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Winter Storm)
- 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)
- 2014-12-22: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Snowstorm)
- 2014-07-08: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chautauqua County-Dunkirk Airport (DKK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Dunkirk 8 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Jamestown 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
- Angola on the Lake 27 mi northeast, about 44 min by car
- Erie 37 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Lackawanna 43 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Buffalo 46 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- West Seneca 47 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Kenmore 49 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Cheektowaga 50 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Tonawanda Town 50 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 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
- Brocton Arch Nov 09, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
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