Why visit Moosup
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Webb Hill, Withey Hill, Central Village Historic District and Glen Falls Bridge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Moosup
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Moosup
Moosup is a village and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Plainfield, Connecticut, in the United States. The population was 3,166 at the 2024 census.
From the Wikipedia article Moosup, Connecticut (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks7
Central Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Glen Falls Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Disused bridge in Plainfield, Connecticut, US
Dorrance Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Hotel in Connecticut, United States of America
Plainfield Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Sterling Hill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Connecticut
Plainfield Woolen Company Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Moosup Pond Beach
Beach · 1.1 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Moosup Pond Road, Plainfield
Restaurants and cafes10
La Cantina Bar and Grill
Restaurant · Mexican, Regional · 1.6 mi
123 Norwich Road, Plainfield
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Riverview Restaurant
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
632 North Main Street, Plainfield
Franko's Pizza & Restaurant
Restaurant · Pizza, Regional · 1.4 mi
14 Norwich Road, Plainfield
History
Moosup is named after Sachem Maussup or Moosup (1623–1676) of the Narragansett Indians. The town was established in 1689 a little more than a decade after Maussup's death at the hands of Mohawks.
From the History section of Moosup, Connecticut on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship9
First Congregational Church of Plainfield
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Central Village Congregational Church
Church · United Church Of Christ · 1.6 mi
33 Main Street, Plainfield
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Aldrich Free Public Library
Library · National Register of Historic Places
299 Main Street, Plainfield
Healthcare1
Map of Moosup
48 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 17°F | 4.0 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 18°F | 3.4 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 25°F | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 35°F | 4.7 in |
| May | 68°F | 45°F | 3.7 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 54°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 60°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 58°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 51°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 40°F | 4.7 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 31°F | 4.1 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 23°F | 4.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hampton (10 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
The county has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2021-01-12: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-06: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-04-08: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 23 miles away.
- Wauregan 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- East Brooklyn 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Danielson 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Jewett City 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Baltic 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- South Woodstock 15 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Norwich 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- South Windham 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Willimantic 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Cranston 20 mi east, about 33 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
- Moosup CT, JJBers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aldrich Free Public Library, The original uploader was Polaron at English Wikipedia ., CC BY 2.5
- PlainfieldCT GlenFallsBridge2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PlainfieldCenter, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- SterlingCT DorranceInn, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Baptist Church of Sterling CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Second Empire House, Norwich Road, Plainfield, Connecticut, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- Plainfield Woolen Mill, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
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