Horseheads, New York
Horseheads is a village of 6,449 people in Chemung County, New York.
Why visit Horseheads
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 48 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Eldridge Park, Bowman Hill, Chemung Railway Depot-Horseheads and Hanover Square Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Horseheads
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Horseheads
Horseheads is a village in Chemung County, New York, United States. The population was 6,606 at the 2020 census. The name is derived from the number of bleached skulls of pack horses left behind by the Sullivan Expedition.
From the Wikipedia article Horseheads (village), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Eldridge Park
Monument and historic site · 3.8 mi
Park in Elmira, New York
Museums and landmarks7
Chemung Railway Depot-Horseheads
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Railway station in Horseheads, the United States of America
Hanover Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Horseheads 1855 Extension Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Zimmerman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Elmira Heights Village Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
First National Bank
Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi
1 Hanover Square, Horseheads
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
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Teal Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Public greenspace in Horseheads, New York, United States
Mark Twain State Park and Soaring Eagles Golf Course
Park · 2.6 mi
Golf course in Horseheads, New York
Restaurants and cafes48
Buffalo Wild Wings
Diner · American · 1.4 mi
1631 County Road 64, Horseheads
Mo-Tu 11:00-00:00; We 11:00-17:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00; Su 11:00-23:00
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 1.5 mi
1740 County Road 64, Horseheads
Su-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00
Nick’s Pub and Grille
Diner · American · 0.5 mi
102 North Main Street, Horseheads
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 1.9 mi
200 Colonial Drive, Horseheads
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Pudgie’s Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Wings · 0.4 mi
134 West Franklin Street, Horseheads
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Red Robin
Restaurant · Burger · 1.6 mi
1720 County Road 64, Horseheads
Su-Th 09:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-22:00
36 more on the map.
History
In September 1779, forces under General John Sullivan marched north 450 miles (720 km) from Easton, Pennsylvania, over to Wyoming, Pennsylvania, and on up the Susquehanna River to Newtown (Elmira), then continued north through what is now known as Horseheads to the Finger Lakes region and west to Genesee, on a scorched-earth mission against Loyalists and more significantly against their Iroquois allies. They returned about three weeks later, largely on the same route.
The journey had been particularly severe and wearing upon the animals, and their food supply was found insufficient. Arriving about 6 miles (10 km) north of Fort Reid on September 24, 1779, they were obliged to dispose of a large number of sick and disabled horses. The number of horses was so great that they were quite noticeable, and the surviving Iroquois collected the skulls and arranged them in a line along the trail. From that time forward, that spot was referred to as the "Valley of the Horses' Heads" and is still known by the name given to it by the Iroquois. Today this area is part of the heartland of Upstate New York, across which thirty-five monoliths mark the path of Sullivan's troops and the locations of the Iroquois villages they razed dotting the region, erected by the New York State Education Department in 1929 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the expedition.
From the History section of Horseheads (village), New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Churches and places of worship12
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.1 mi
1060 West Broad Street, Horseheads
Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 0.6 mi
408 South Main Street, Horseheads
First Presbyterian Church of Horseheads
Place of worship · 0.8 mi
2943 Westinghouse Road
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Healthcare8
Ferrer and Monaghan Vein and Aesthetic Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
13 Old Ithaca Road, Horseheads
Map of Horseheads
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 16°F | 1.7 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 17°F | 1.3 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 24°F | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 34°F | 2.8 in |
| May | 70°F | 44°F | 3.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 54°F | 3.5 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 58°F | 3.4 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 57°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 49°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 39°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 30°F | 2.2 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 23°F | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Elmira Corning Rgnl Ap (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
Chemung County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-01: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-13: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Severe Storm)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport (ELM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Horseheads North 2 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Elmira Heights 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Big Flats 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Elmira 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- South Corning 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Corning 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Montour Falls 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Painted Post 13 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Gang Mills 15 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Watkins Glen 15 mi north, about 24 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
- Chemung Railway Depot, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Horseheads Railway Museum Crossway, Jonahman10, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Horseheads Railway Museum (Porch), Jonahman10, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Horseheads Railway Museum (Frontside), Jonahman10, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Horseheads Railway Museum, Porch, Jonahman10, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Entrance Horseheads Railway Museum, Jonahman10, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Horseheads Railway Museum (Walkway), Jonahman10, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Horseheads Railway Museum Southward facing, Jonahman10, CC BY-SA 3.0
- National Registrar Plaque (Horseheads Railroad Depot), Jonahman10, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Horseheads Railway Museum looking southward, Jonahman10, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Horseheads Railway Museum Porche, Jonahman10, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Railroad Track with Horseheads Depot Museum, Jonahman10, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Horseheads Railway Museum From Across Street, Jonahman10, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Horseheads Railway Museum (Wall facing North), Jonahman10, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Horseheads Railway Museum (Facing Eastward), Jonahman10, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walkway of Chemung Railway Horseheads Depot, Jonahman10, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Column Horseheads Railway Museum, Jonahman10, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Downtown Horseheads, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First National Bank in Horseheads, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Horse monument in Horseheads, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Village Hall and Police Station, Horseheads, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Matthew's Episcopal Church, Horseheads, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Teal Park, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Horseheads 1855 Ext 3, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hanover Square Hist Dist 1, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Zimmerman House 1, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chemung Railway Depot Track Side, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elmira Heights Village Hall, Lvklock, Public domain
- Olive Garden (12777879783), Random Retail from PA, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Hanover Square Across the street, Jonahman10, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hanover Square (Glacial Deposit Rock in center of Square), Jonahman10, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hanover Square (Architecture of Store Fronts)), Jonahman10, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hanover Square (Facing West), Jonahman10, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sears (12755065464), Random Retail from PA, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Aldi Horsehead, New sYork, Random Retail, CC BY 2.0
- Teal Park (Memorial To Eugene Zimmerman), Jonahman10, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Teal Park (Zim Bandstand Front), Jonahman10, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Teal Park (Band Stand, Back), Jonahman10, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Teal Park (Green Space), Jonahman10, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Teal Park (Engraving on Zim Bandstand), Jonahman10, CC BY-SA 3.0
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