Groton, New York
Groton is a village of 1,834 people in Tompkins County, New York, founded in 1860.
Why visit Groton
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark and 6 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Former Groton High School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; January lows average 12°F, and about 64 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Groton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Groton
Groton is a village in Tompkins County, New York, United States. The population was 2,363 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Groton (village), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Former Groton High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic school building in Groton, New York, United States
Restaurants and cafes6
Main Street Pizzaria
Fast food · Pizza · 0.6 mi
120 Main Street, Groton
Su 16:00-20:00; Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00
Churches and places of worship3
Gas and EV charging2
History
The village lies within the former Central New York Military Tract and was first settled by outsiders around 1795. Before then, the only purpose of the land surrounding Groton was to host the winding trails of the Native Americans that once lived in central New York. Also, they used the Owasco Inlet as a water source for their people and possibly for transportation, though it is very shallow at some points. The village was within Cayuga County until Tompkins County was formed in 1817.
The village was served by the Southern Central Railroad and then later by the Lehigh Valley Railroad after the former was incorporated into the latter's system.
The Groton Historical Association Museum, at 172 Main Street, occupies a former Baptist meetinghouse.
The Groton High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. Students now attend Groton Junior/Senior High School.
From the History section of Groton (village), New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare1
Map of Groton
22 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 12°F | 2.2 in | 16.1 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 12°F | 2.0 in | 14.5 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 20°F | 2.7 in | 13.0 in |
| Apr | 53°F | 33°F | 3.2 in | 2.4 in |
| May | 66°F | 44°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 53°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 58°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 55°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 49°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 38°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 29°F | 2.8 in | 5.6 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 21°F | 2.7 in | 12.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Freeville 1 Ne (5 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
Tompkins County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-13: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Severe Storm)
- 2006-07-01: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cortland County Airport-Chase Field (CTX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Dryden 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Cortland West 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Cortland 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Forest Home 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Ithaca 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- East Ithaca 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Auburn 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
- Dundee 32 mi west, about 51 min by car
- Syracuse 33 mi north, about 54 min by car
- DeWitt 34 mi northeast, about 54 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
- GROTON HIGH SCHOOL, TOMPKINS COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
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