Mayville, New York
Mayville is a village of 1,268 people in Chautauqua County, New York, founded in 1804.
Why visit Mayville
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 7 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Chautauqua Institution and Mayville.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Mayville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mayville
Mayville is a village in the town of Chautauqua, New York. It is the county seat of Chautauqua County. The population was 1,477 at the 2020 census, 13.7% less than in the 2010 census. The village and town offices share a building on Main Street, directly across from the Chautauqua County courthouse.
From the Wikipedia article Mayville, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Chautauqua Institution
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Nonprofit education center and summer resort
Mayville
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic train station in Mayville, New York
Point Chautauqua Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes7
Music for Your Mouth
Diner · American
21 South Erie Street
Tu-Th 09:00-14:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-14:00, 16:00-19:30
She Sings Cafe, Restaurant and Bar
Restaurant · American, Sandwich · 1.1 mi
95 Route 394, Mayville
Fr 11:30-14:00, 17:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-14:00, 17:00-20:00; Su 08:00-14:00
Tulip's Brunch House
Restaurant · Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Sandwich · 0.5 mi
186 South Erie Street, Mayville
Where to stay1
Chautauqua Suites Hotel and Expo Center
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
215 Route 394, Mayville
History
The Holland Land Company anticipated establishing a village located at the eastern end of the Old Portage Road between Lake Erie and Chautauqua Lake. In 1804, the area was surveyed by William Peacock. In 1805, the village was named Mayville in honor of Elisabeth Busti (née May), wife of Paul Busti, Agent General of the Holland Land Company.
The 1808 legislation establishing the formation of Chautauqua County required the appointment of a committee to locate the county seat. Gov. Daniel D. Tompkins selected Jonas Williams (Batavia), Isaac Sutherland (Batavia) and Asa Ransom (Clarence) based on the recommendations of Joseph Ellicott, Resident Land Agent for the Holland Land Company in Batavia. The committee designated Mayville as the county seat, rubberstamping the Holland Land Company plan.
In 1804, Alexander McIntyre of Meadville, Pennsylvania became the first land owner in the future village. The Holland Land Company established a sales office in Mayville in 1810 with William Peacock as sub-agent.
The first Courthouse was a two-story wood framed building built by Winsor Brigham from 1811 to 1815.
The village of Mayville was incorporated in 1830. In 1836, local residents rioted against the Holland Land Company and broke into its office, destroying furniture and papers.
From the History section of Mayville, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship7
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Map of Mayville
36 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 21°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 21°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 28°F | 2.9 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 38°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 69°F | 50°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 60°F | 3.6 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 64°F | 4.4 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 62°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 57°F | 4.6 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 47°F | 4.9 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 36°F | 3.8 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 28°F | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Westfield 2 Sse (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
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-Jamestown Airport (JHW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Brocton 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Celoron 15 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Jamestown 17 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Dunkirk 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Frewsburg 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
- Erie 31 mi west, about 49 min by car
- Cattaraugus 33 mi east, about 53 min by car
- Angola on the Lake 36 mi northeast, about 58 min by car
- Lackawanna 52 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Buffalo 55 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 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
- Chautauqua County Courthouse Old and New, Mayville, New York - 20210501, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Albion W. Tourgée House, Mayville, New York - 20220112, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chautauqua County Courthouse, Mayville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Lakeward on South Erie Street, Mayville, New York - 20210501, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ice fishing on Chautauqua Lake, Mayville, New York - 20210131, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chautauqua Lake at Mayville, New York - 20200809, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chautauqua Lake Panorama at Mayville, New York - 20200809, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chautauqua Lake at Lakeside Park, Mayville, New York - 20210501, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- House in the Point Chautauqua Historic District Jul 12, Pubdog, Public domain
- Pennsylvania Railroad Station Mayville NY Jul 12, Pubdog, Public domain
- ChautauquaInst HallPhilosophy, unknown; color-corrected by Howcheng ., Public domain
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