Ravena, New York
Ravena is a village of 3,243 people in Albany County, New York, founded in 1914.
Why visit Ravena
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Alfred H. Smith Memorial Bridge, Castleton Bridge, Abraham Houghtaling House and Alexander Willis House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 13°F, and about 46 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Ravena
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ravena
Ravena is a village in Albany County, New York, United States. The population was 3,271 in the 2020 census an increase of 3 over the 2010 census. The village is in the southeast part of the town of Coeymans.
From the Wikipedia article Ravena, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Alfred H. Smith Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 2.8 mi
Bridge between Albany and Rensselaer Counties, New York
Castleton Bridge
Bridge · 2.9 mi
Bridge in Castleton-on-Hudson, New York
Museums and landmarks18
Abraham Houghtaling House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Alexander Willis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Coeymans, New York
Ariaanje Coeymans House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in Coeymans, New York
Brigadier General David McCarty Stone Cottage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Coeymans School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic school building in Coeymans, New York, United States
Coeymans-Bronck Stone House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Cornelius and Agnietje Van Derzee House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Croswell-Parsons Paper Mill Ruin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Archaeological site in New Baltimore, United States of America
Dr. Wesley Blaisdell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Fletcher Blaisdell Farm Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Mull House and Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
New Baltimore Hamlet Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes3
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
2450 United States Highway 9W, Ravena
History
The village of Ravena incorporated in 1914. Prior to its incorporation, it was known as "Coeymans Junction," but the name was changed to "Ravena" to avoid confusion with another hamlet in the town, "Coeymans Landing."
In 1894, a post office was established in Coeymans Junction bearing the name Ravena. The name source of the post office (and ultimately the village) is unclear. Some believe that the village's proximity to cliffs on its western boundary lent to the area being referred to as the ravine. Others feel that a brand of flour, Raven, was the inspiration behind the name.
The Israel Shear House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
From the History section of Ravena, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare1
Map of Ravena
40 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 13°F | 2.6 in | 11.4 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 13°F | 2.2 in | 11.6 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 22°F | 3.3 in | 9.8 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 34°F | 3.6 in | 0.8 in |
| May | 68°F | 45°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 54°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 59°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 58°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 50°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 39°F | 4.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 29°F | 2.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 21°F | 3.5 in | 11.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Alcove Dam (6 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
Albany County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Albany International Airport (ALB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Castleton-on-Hudson 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Coxsackie 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Valatie 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Kinderhook 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Niverville 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- East Greenbush 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Hampton Manor 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Nassau 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Sleepy Hollow Lake 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Albany 13 mi north, about 21 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
- Blue Heron, Sunderland MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sideview, Dpwha, CC BY-SA 3.0
- New Baltimore Reformed Church Apr 10, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- William Gardineer House Schodack Landing Historic District Dec 11, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Coeymans School Apr 10, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ariaanje Coeymans House HABS NY1, Baldwin, HABS photographer, Public domain
- Mull Cemetery, Kent M. Miller, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dr. Wesley Blaisdell House Apr 10, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Castleton bridges, Kedalfax at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Castleton Bridge 20091020, Jag9889, CC BY-SA 4.0
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