Norwich, New York
Norwich is a city of 6,782 people in Chenango County, New York, founded in 1788.
Why visit Norwich
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 7 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Colonia Theatre, Northeast Classic Car Museum and Chenango County Courthouse District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; February lows average 12°F, and about 75 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Norwich
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Norwich
Norwich is a city in and the county seat of Chenango County, New York, United States. Surrounded on all sides by the Town of Norwich, the city's name is taken from Norwich, England. As of the 2020 census, Norwich had a population of 7,051. Norwich is best known as the headquarters of the strained yogurt company Chobani.
From the Wikipedia article Norwich, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks9
Chenango County Courthouse District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in New York, United States
Eaton Family Residence — Jewish Center of Norwich
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Emmanuel Episcopal Church Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Church complex in Norwich, New York
North Broad Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Listed on the NRHP in Chenango County, New York
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Government building in Norwich, New York
Medicate Yourself Art & Glass Gallery
Museum
8 South Broad Street, Norwich
Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00, Su 12:00-17:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes7
Nina's Pizzeria & Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian
32 South Broad Street, Norwich
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00, Su 12:00-21:00
Deja Brew
Cafe
12 South Broad Street, Norwich
Mo-Fr 06:30-16:00; Sa-Su 08:00-14:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.4 mi
5631 State Highway 12, Norwich
Mo-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 07:00-23:00
History
The first log cabin was built in 1788 by Col. William Monroe, who served as a drummer boy during the Revolutionary War. The town of Norwich was formed in 1793 from the towns of Union (now in Broome County) and Bainbridge. Afterwards, Norwich, as a "mother town" of the county, lost substantial territory in the formation of new towns. In 1806, Norwich gave up territory to form the towns of Pharsalia, Plymouth and Preston. More of Norwich was lost in 1807 to form parts of the towns of New Berlin and Columbus. In 1808 and 1820, Norwich exchanged territory with the town of Preston.
The central community of Norwich set itself off from the town in 1816 by incorporating as a village, and later becoming the city of Norwich in 1914.
From the History section of Norwich, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship10
Methodist-Episcopal Church of Norwich
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego Boces
School · 3.6 mi
6678 County Rd 32, Norwich
Healthcare3
Map of Norwich
57 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 12°F | 3.2 in | 17.8 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 12°F | 2.7 in | 17.4 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 20°F | 3.5 in | 14.7 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 32°F | 3.8 in | 2.3 in |
| May | 69°F | 42°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 52°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 57°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 55°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 48°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 37°F | 3.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 27°F | 3.2 in | 5.6 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 20°F | 3.6 in | 16.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Norwich Hcn (1 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
Chenango County has had 27 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-24: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 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)
- 2018-10-01: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lieutenant Warren Eaton Airport (OIC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Oxford 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Sherburne 10 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Bainbridge 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Unadilla 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Greene 19 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
- Hamilton 20 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Afton 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- West End 22 mi east, about 36 min by car
- Oneonta 24 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Morrisville 26 mi north, about 42 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
- City of Norwich in New York State 41 downtown green, Tomwsulcer, CC0
- City of Norwich in New York State 37, Tomwsulcer, CC0
- Methodist-Episcopal Church of Norwich May 09, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- R.D. Eaton Residence, hrys, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Emmanuel Episcopal Church and parish house, Norwich, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chenango County Courthouse May 09, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
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