Painted Post, New York
Painted Post is a village of 1,824 people in Steuben County, New York, founded in 1823.
Why visit Painted Post
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 20 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Crystal Cinemas 8, Corning Armory and Jenning's Tavern.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; January lows average 12°F, and about 53 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Painted Post
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About Painted Post
Painted Post is a village in Steuben County, New York. The village is in the town of Erwin, west of the city of Corning. As of the 2020 census, Painted Post had a population of 1,768. The name comes from a Seneca carved post found by explorers at the junction of three local rivers.
From the Wikipedia article Painted Post, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks13
Corning Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Armory in New York, United States of America
Jenning's Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic commercial building in New York, United States
Market Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Painted Post
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Train station in Painted Post, New York
Southside Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Corning, New York, United States
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Government building in Corning, New York
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Government building in Painted Post, New York
World War Memorial Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic library building in Corning, New York, United States
Painted Post-Erwin Museum at the Depot
Museum
277 Steuben Street, Painted Post
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes20
Applebee's
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
3149 Silverback Ln
Mo-Tu 11:00-23:00; We-Sa 11:00-00:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Jelly Beans
Restaurant · American, Diner · 1.4 mi
319 South Hamilton Street
Su-We 08:00-14:00; Th-Sa 08:00-20:00
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · 1.0 mi
125 Victory Highway, Painted Post
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 05:00-14:00
En En's Chinese Buffet
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.9 mi
9 South Buffalo Street
Th-Tu 11:00-21:30
The Last Stand
Ice cream · 0.5 mi
73 Victory Highway, Painted Post
Mo-Th 06:30-18:00; Fr 06:30-20:00; Sa-Su 08:00-20:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.6 mi
78 Victory Highway, Painted Post
Mo-Th 07:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-24:00; Su 07:00-23:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
125 Victory Highway, Painted Post
Mo-We 05:00-21:00; Th 05:00-19:00; Fr-Su 05:00-21:00
8 more on the map.
History
The Senecas never had a painted post but rather the post that existed in the Painted Post area was not "painted". The plain post had been used as a type of bulletin board and when the white settlers moved into the area they painted it. To paint this post was desecration to the Seneca people. The Seneca language word for the area was TKäen DōD, meaning "land of the post".
According to village records, Painted Post was established as a village in 1803. The Erwin brothers are considered the first wealthy European descended settlers to have settled in the Painted Post area in the late 18th century (Painted Post village is in the town of Erwin, named for the brothers and incorporated in 1796). The brothers' 4 mansions are still standing. There are maps in existence dated 1796 which include Painted Post. The village was first incorporated in 1860 and officially re-incorporated in 1893. The name is derived from a historic, although probably unpainted, wooden post seen in the area at the end of the 18th century. The origin and purpose of the post remain controversial. A glyph of the post is visible on the aforementioned 1796 map.
The following footnote appears in French's Gazetteer of New York State and gives two possible versions of the origin of the name:
From the History section of Painted Post, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship7
First Baptist Church of Painted Post
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Victory Highway Wesleyan Church
Church · Methodist · 1.2 mi
150 Victory Highway, Painted Post
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Corning Painted Post High School Learning Center
School · 3.4 mi
Corning Cc-1 Academic Dr, Corning
Schuyler-Steuben-Chemung-Tioga-Allegany Boces
School · 3.0 mi
9579 Vocational Dr, Painted Post
Healthcare3
Map of Painted Post
83 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 12°F | 2.3 in | 11.8 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 13°F | 1.9 in | 11.3 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 20°F | 3.0 in | 13.6 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 30°F | 3.4 in | 2.2 in |
| May | 68°F | 42°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 51°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 55°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 54°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 47°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 36°F | 3.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 27°F | 2.9 in | 4.1 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 19°F | 2.7 in | 10.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Corning (2 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
Steuben County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-24: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2021-10-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-07-08: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport (ELM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Corning 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Addison 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Elmira 15 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Montour Falls 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Dundee 26 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Keuka Park 31 mi north, about 50 min by car
- North Hornell 32 mi northwest, about 51 min by car
- Naples 35 mi northwest, about 56 min by car
- Ithaca 36 mi northeast, about 58 min by car
- East Ithaca 37 mi northeast, about 1 h 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
- Painted Post Statue, User:Dincher, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Station 2, Painted Post NY, Kp1111, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Station 1, Painted Post NY, Kp1111, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Civil War Memorial, Painted Post, New York-wide view, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Civil War Memorial, Painted Post, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Recording the Victory Painted Post post office, J. Passepartout, CC0
- US Post Office-Painted Post September 2012 (2), Stilfehler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- US Post Office Painted Post, NY, Kp1111, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Baptist Church of Painted Post, Kp1111, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Erwin Town Hall. Painted Post, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Seneca Indian Monument at Village Square Park, Painted Post, New York - 20220723 - 01, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Seneca Indian Monument at Village Square Park, Painted Post, New York - 20220723 - 02, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Seneca Indian Monument at Painted Post, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Market Street Historic District Corning NY Nov 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- First Baptist Church of Painted Post Oct 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- DL&W Station Painted Post NY Oct 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Jennings Tavern Oct 09, Doug Kerr from now in Binghamton, NY, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Corning Armory Nov 10, Pubdog at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- U.S. Post Office Corning NY Nov 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- World War Memorial Library Oct 09, Doug Kerr from now in Binghamton, NY, CC BY-SA 2.0
- US Post Office-Painted Post Oct 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Southside Historic District, Stilfehler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rockwell Museum, Corning, NY, W.rose.v, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corning Museum of Glass Exterior, User:Stilfehler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- I-86 eb approaching I-99, July 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- COVID-19 regulation signage at Holiday Inn Express, Erwin, New York - 20220205, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hilly scenery, Interstate 86 eastbound, Corning, New York - 20220206, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- I-99 sb (NY) approaching exit 11, July 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
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