Owego, New York
Owego is a village of 3,912 people in Tioga County, New York, founded in 1785.
Why visit Owego
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Tioga Theater, Evergreen Cemetery and Hiawatha Farm.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 15°F, and about 49 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Owego
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Owego
Owego is a village in and the county seat of Tioga County, New York, United States. The population was 3,896 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Binghamton metropolitan area. The name is derived from the Iroquois word Ahwaga, meaning where the valley widens.
From the Wikipedia article Owego (village), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks12
Evergreen Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Cemetery in Owego, New York
Hiawatha Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
James C. Beecher House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Owego Central Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in New York, United States
Tioga County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
County courthouse in New York, United States of America
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Government building in Owego, New York
Vesper Cliff
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes15
3 more on the map.
History
The village of Owego was established in 1787. When the "Town of Tioga" was created from the Town of Union, Owego village was in Tioga. In 1813, Tioga and Owego switched names, putting the village in the same-named town. The current Town of Tioga is now just west of the village. The village is in the Owego-Apalachin Central School District. Five district buildings are within the village's limits: the district office building, the Owego Elementary School, the combined Owego-Apalachin Middle School and Owego Free Academy building, the district's bus garage, and the district's central maintenance facility, all on or just off of Sheldon Guile Boulevard. Several former school buildings throughout the village have been repurposed for other uses.
On September 27, 1849, a large conflagration now known as "The Great Fire of Owego" began in the Temperance Hall of the Ely building. 104 buildings within the business district were completely burned to the ground.
The Evergreen Cemetery, St. Paul's Church, Owego Central Historic District, Tioga County Courthouse, and United States Post Office are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The James C. Beecher House was listed in 2012.
From the History section of Owego (village), New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Owego Treadway Inn & Conference Center
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
1100 State Route 17C, Owego
Churches and places of worship9
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.0 mi
430 Montrose Turnpike, Owego
Crown and Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church
Church · 0.4 mi
28 Main Street, Owego
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare3
Map of Owego
70 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 15°F | 2.4 in | 11.9 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 15°F | 1.9 in | 12.2 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 23°F | 2.9 in | 10.8 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 33°F | 3.3 in | 1.6 in |
| May | 70°F | 44°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 53°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 58°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 57°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 50°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 39°F | 3.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 29°F | 3.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 22°F | 3.0 in | 9.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Endicott (9 mi away), rain and snow from Owego 3 Wsw, 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
Tioga County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2021-10-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred (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)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Apalachin 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Crest View Heights 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Newark Valley 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Endicott 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Endwell 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Johnson City 15 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Binghamton University 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Binghamton 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Port Dickinson 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Chenango Bridge 21 mi east, about 34 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
- Village of Owego, New York, Chris Waits, CC BY 2.0
- You are here in Owego, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- J.J. Newberry Co, Owego, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owego, New York Tioga theatre, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lake Street, Owego, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owego, New York Central Fire Station, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- U.S. Post Office, Owego, New York - 20220206, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owego Post Office, Jtocwru, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lake Street, Owego Central Historic District, Owego, New York - 20220206, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tioga County Courthouse, Owego, New York (cropped), Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tioga County Courthouse, Owego, New York - 20220206, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Front Street at Lake Street, Owego Central Historic District, Owego, New York - 20220206, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tioga County Memorial, Owego, New York - 20220206, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owego Elks Lodge - fmr Latham A. Burrows House - Owego, New York - 20220206, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owego Riverwalk - 20220206 - 19 - Memorial boulder and park bench at Ahwaga Park, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Courthouse Square, Owego, New York - 20220206, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owego Riverwalk - 20220206 - 15 - Susquehanna River at Ahwaga Park (panorama), Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owego Riverwalk - 20220206 - 18 - Swinging bench at Ahwaga Park, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owego Riverwalk - 20220206 - 17 - Steps at Ahwaga Park, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owego Riverwalk - 20220206 - 09 - Under the River Row, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owego Riverwalk - 20220206 - 10 - The River Row and the Mighty Susquehanna, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owego Riverwalk - 20220206 - 16 - Susquehanna River at Ahwaga Park, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owego Riverwalk - 20220206 - 08 - Under the River Row, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owego Riverwalk - 20220206 - 12 - The River Row and the Mighty Susquehanna, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owego Riverwalk - 20220206 - 11 - Spiral Staircase Goin' Down, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owego Riverwalk - 20220206 - 13 - Steps at Ahwaga Park, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owego Riverwalk - 20220206 - 14 - Susquehanna River at Ahwaga Park, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Court Street Bridge in Owego, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Owego Riverwalk - 20220206 - 07 - Court Street Bridge, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Susquehanna River in Owego, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Owego Riverwalk - 20220206 - 06 - Underside of the Court Street Bridge, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owego Riverwalk - 20220206 - 05 - Passage under the Court Street Bridge, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owego Riverwalk - 20220206 - 04 - Court Street Bridge, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owego Riverwalk - 20220206 - 03 - Draper Park, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owego Riverwalk - 20220206 - 02 - Memorial boulder at Draper Park, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owego Riverwalk - 20220206 - 01 - Signage at Draper Park, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owego ny (4211261041), Bruce Fingerhood from Springfield, Oregon, US, CC BY 2.0
- Courthouse Square as seen from Court Street Bridge, Owego, New York - 20220206, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Susquehanna River shoreline as seen from Court Street Bridge, Owego, New York - 20220206, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Patrick RC Church, Owego, New York - 20220724, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
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