South Woodstock, Connecticut
South Woodstock is a community of 1,340 people in Connecticut.
Why visit South Woodstock
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bald Hill, Bartholomew Hill, Woodstock Hill Historic District and Brayton Grist Mill.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 15°F, and about 38 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in South Woodstock
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About South Woodstock
South Woodstock is a village and census-designated place (CDP) in Woodstock, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2020 census, South Woodstock had a population of 1,493.
From the Wikipedia article South Woodstock, Connecticut (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks12
Woodstock Hill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district in Woodstock, Connecticut
Brayton Grist Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Museum in Connecticut, United States of America
Cargill Falls Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic textile mill complex at 52-58 Pomfret Street in Putnam, Connecticut
George Pickering Nichols House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Thompson, Connecticut, listed on the NRHP in Windham County
Mathew Bowen Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Building in Connecticut, United States
Pomfret Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Putnam station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Former railway station in Putnam, Connecticut
Roseland Cottage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Taylor's Corner
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Woodstock, Connecticut, United States
Hezekiah S. Ramsdell Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Israel Putnam School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Woodstock Academy Classroom Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds23
Roseland Park
Park · 1.6 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee; Existing Preserved Open Space
205 Roseland Park Road, Woodstock
Chase Street Open Space
Hiking and trails · 2.1 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee; Town Playground (Woodside Street, Rear)
22 Chase Street, Putnam
Durand Open Space
Hiking and trails · 2.1 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee; Town Open Space; Existing Preserved Open Space
Peake Brook Road Open Space
Hiking and trails · 1.3 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Town Commons
Park · 1.2 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee; Existing Preserved Open Space; Town Commons (2 Parcels)
Travis Open Space
Hiking and trails · 2.1 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee; Town Open Space; Existing Preserved Open Space
11 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes3
Vanilla Bean Cafe
Cafe · 2.2 mi
Popular restaurant for motorcycles touring Eastern Connecticut. outdoor seating available delicious burgers, sandwiches, deserts....
450 Deerfield Road, Pomfret
Churches and places of worship3
First Congregational Church of Woodstock
Church · United Church Of Christ · 1.6 mi
543 Route 169, Woodstock
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Putnam High School
School · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
152 Woodstock Avenue, Putnam
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School
School · 4.3 mi
785 Riverside Dr., North Grosvenordale
Map of South Woodstock
60 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 15°F | 3.8 in | 10.6 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 16°F | 3.5 in | 11.6 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 24°F | 4.5 in | 7.2 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 34°F | 4.6 in | 1.5 in |
| May | 69°F | 45°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 54°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 58°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 51°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 38°F | 4.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 30°F | 4.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 22°F | 4.7 in | 6.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for W Thompson Lake (3 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
The county has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2021-01-12: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-06: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-04-08: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- North Grosvenor Dale 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Quinebaug 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Webster 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Southbridge Town 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Wauregan 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Storrs 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Willimantic 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Woonsocket 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Worcester 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Cranston 27 mi southeast, about 43 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
- South Woodstock Baptist Church, South Woodstock CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Putnam Lodge 46 AF and AM, South Woodstock CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Post Office, South Woodstock CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South Woodstock, CT, CTsignhunt, CC0
- PutnamCT TownHall, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PomfretCT MashamoquetBrookStatePark BraytonGristMill, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PutnamCT CargillMill, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PutnamCT RailroadStation, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ThompsonCT GeorgePickeringNicholsHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clark Memorial Chapel, Pomfret School, Pomfret CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WoodstockCT TaylorsCorner, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ThompsonCT Ramsdell Site 1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PutnamCT FormerIsraelPutnamSchool, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dam on Little River, Woodstock CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- WoodstockCT MatthewBowenHomestead, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Quasset Lake, Woodstock CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- GershomStoneWoodstockGrave, CoolGuySlate, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WoodstockCT Roseland MainHouse 1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WoodstockCT Roseland Outbuildings 2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WoodstockCT Roseland MainHouse Detail, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WoodstockCT Roseland Outbuildings, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WoodstockCT Roseland Chimney, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WoodstockCT Roseland Garden, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WoodstockCT Academy, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WoodstockCT Green, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WoodstockCT Church, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
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