Why visit Clayton
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 3 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include McCarn Hill, Capt. Simon Johnston House, Clayton Historic District and Clayton Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; January lows average 10°F.
Weather in Clayton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Clayton
Clayton is a village in the town of Clayton in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The village population was 1,705 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Clayton (village), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
Capt. Simon Johnston House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Clayton, New York, NRHP-listed
Clayton Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Jefferson County, New York
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Fairview Manor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Grindstone Island Upper Schoolhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
One-room school in Clayton, New York
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes3
Wood Boat Brewery
Brewery and winery
625 Mary Street, Clayton
11:00-23:00
History
The area was originally inhabited by Algonquian tribes, but they were driven out by the Iroquois. Radiocarbon dating of a nearby dig site indicated Clayton was once home to a 2-3 long house, 180 person palisade ringed habitation, circa 1470.
The community was formerly called "French Creek" and "Cornelia". By 1853, the population was 426. Clayton incorporated as a village, by vote of its citizens, in 1872. The arrival of the railroad in 1873 marked a major turning point in the local tourist industry.
The Clayton Historic District and Capt. Simon Johnston House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Clayton (village), New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare1
Map of Clayton
20 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 10°F | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 11°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 21°F | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 32°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 66°F | 44°F | 3.0 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 53°F | 3.1 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 59°F | 3.0 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 57°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 49°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 39°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 19°F | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Watertown Intl Ap (17 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
Jefferson County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2024-09-24: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 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)
- 2017-11-14: Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Maxson Airfield (AXB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- La Fargeville 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Depauville 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Alexandria Bay 10 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Chaumont 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Theresa 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Redwood 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Cape Vincent 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Watertown 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Fort Drum 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Black River 21 mi southeast, about 34 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
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