Corry, Pennsylvania
Corry is a city of 6,116 people in Erie County, Pennsylvania, founded in May 27, 1861.
Why visit Corry
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Corry Armory, Corry Area Historical Society, Mead Park and State Game Lands Number 263.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; February lows average 15°F, and about 114 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Corry
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About Corry
Corry is a city in northwestern Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 6,210, and it is the second largest city in Erie County. The city became famous in the late-19th and early-20th centuries for being the manufacturer of Climax locomotives.
From the Wikipedia article Corry, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
Corry Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Armory in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes15
Mel's Hometown Restaurant
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
310 West Columbus Avenue, Corry
Mo-Tu 08:00-14:00; Th-Su 08:00-14:00
3 more on the map.
History
Erie County was formed from parts of Allegheny County on March 12, 1800. On May 27, 1861, tracks owned by the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad intersected with those of the Sunbury and Erie Railroad and was called the "Atlantic and Erie Junction". Land at the junction was owned by Hiram Cory, who sold a portion to the Atlantic and Great Western in October 1861. The railroad built a ticket office at the junction and named it for Cory, but through a misspelling it became Corry.
The combination of railroad growth and the first national oil wells developed by Edwin Drake for the Pennsylvania Rock Oil Company in nearby Titusville contributed greatly to Corry's development. This boomtown was chartered as a borough in 1863 and designated as a city in 1866. Industry has played a big part in Corry's growth, and the Corry Area Historical Society, Inc. maintains a museum where one of the Climax locomotives (the steam engine used in logging operations that brought fame to Corry) is on display. Since 2020 a "Class A" Climax locomotive is being restored at a location near the original locomotive works by a local non-profit organization set up for this project.
Corry has been named a Tree City USA for seven consecutive years.
The Corry Armory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
From the History section of Corry, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Corry
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
864 East Columbus Avenue, Corry
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Healthcare2
Map of Corry
49 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 16°F | 4.1 in | 30.3 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 15°F | 2.9 in | 21.3 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 23°F | 3.6 in | 15.8 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 34°F | 4.2 in | 3.8 in |
| May | 68°F | 45°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 54°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 58°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 56°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 49°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 38°F | 4.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 3.9 in | 14.5 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 22°F | 4.2 in | 27.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Union City Filtration Plant (12 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
Erie County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Tropical Depression Ivan (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport (JHW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Waterford 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Lakewood 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- Jamestown West 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
- Celoron 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
- Penn State Erie (Behrend) 22 mi northwest, about 36 min by car
- Mayville 23 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Jamestown 24 mi northeast, about 38 min by car
- Cambridge Springs 24 mi west, about 38 min by car
- Erie 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
- Falconer 26 mi northeast, about 42 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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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
- Corry, Pennsylvania Skyline, Nicholas, CC BY 2.0
- Corry Armory, July 2014, Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0
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