Sodus Point, New York
Sodus Point is a village of 1,051 people in Wayne County, New York, founded in 1858.
Why visit Sodus Point
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 7 places to eat and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Sodus Point Light, Big Sodus Light, Alasa Farms and Customs House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 105 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Sodus Point
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About Sodus Point
Sodus Point is a village in Wayne County, New York, United States. The population was 900 at the 2010 census. However, the last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 822. The name is derived from a nearby body of water, Sodus Bay.
From the Wikipedia article Sodus Point, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Sodus Point Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Lighthouse in New York, United States
Sodus Outer Light
Lighthouse · 1.4 mi
Lighthouse in New York, United States
Museums and landmarks8
Alasa Farms
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in New York, United States
Customs House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Customs house located at Sodus Point in Wayne County, New York, USA
Preston-Gaylord Cobblestone Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
S.S.S. Lotus
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic gaff rigged schooner, home port is Sodus Bay, New York, United States
Walling Cobblestone Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic tavern in New York, United States
Wallington Cobblestone Schoolhouse District No. 8
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Building in New York, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Sodus Point Beach Park
Park · 1.2 mi
7958 Wickham Boulevard, Sodus Point
Macyville Woods Nature Preserve
Hiking and trails
7474 Seaman Street, Village of Sodus Point
Restaurants and cafes7
Rubino's At The Point
Restaurant · Italian, Sandwich · 0.4 mi
7448 Route 14, Sodus Point
Mo off; Tu-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa-Su 10:00-15:00
History
In 1794, the village was the site of the first European-American settlement in Sodus town. Before the American Revolution, the area for centuries was the territory of the Onondaga Nation.
During the War of 1812, the village was burned by a British raiding party, leaving all but one building demolished. The village was rebuilt.
The area became an important port on Lake Ontario in the 19th Century. As the Erie Canal shifted state transportation patterns, the village's function as a port declined. In the later 19th century, it became a popular vacation resort, especially for people from Chicago and other cities during the summers.
The schooner Lotus, Customs House, and Sodus Point Light are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Writer Elizabeth F. Ellet was a native of the town.
From the History section of Sodus Point, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship1
St. Rose of Lima
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.5 mi
7502 South Fitzhugh Street, Sodus Point
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Map of Sodus Point
30 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 16°F | 3.0 in | 34.8 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 17°F | 2.5 in | 21.5 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 24°F | 2.7 in | 13.6 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 34°F | 3.2 in | 2.1 in |
| May | 67°F | 45°F | 3.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 54°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 59°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 58°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 51°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 41°F | 4.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 31°F | 3.4 in | 7.3 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 23°F | 3.2 in | 25.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sodus 1W (5 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
Wayne County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-11-14: Flooding (Flood)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2005-09-30: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-10-01: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 35 miles away.
- Marion 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Clyde 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Fair Haven 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Manchester 24 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
- Oswego 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
- Geneva 28 mi south, about 45 min by car
- Irondequoit 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
- Fulton 29 mi east, about 47 min by car
- Brighton 31 mi west, about 50 min by car
- Rochester 32 mi west, about 51 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
- Church in Sodus Point, New York, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Walling Cobblestone Tavern, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wallington Cobblestone Schoolhouse 214, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sodus Point Light Sep 10, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Alasa Farms 223, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Schooner Lotus at Mooring, Vpr898, Public domain
- PRESTON-GAYLORD COBBLESTONE FARMHOUSE, WAYNE COUNTY, NY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
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