Wilson, New York
Wilson is a village of 1,379 people in Niagara County, New York, founded in May 11, 1858.
Why visit Wilson
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 3 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Morse Cobblestone Farmhouse and Wilson-Tuscarora State Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 55 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Wilson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wilson
Wilson is a village in Niagara County, New York, United States. The population was 1,264 at the 2010 census. The village is said to be named after Luther Wilson. It is part of the Buffalo–Niagara Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Wilson (village), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Morse Cobblestone Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes2
Woodcock Brothers Brewery (Wilson Location)
Brewery and winery · 1.1 mi
638 Lake Street, Wilson
Brownies Eats & Treats
Fast food · Burger, Hot Dog, Ice Cream
186 Harbor Street, Wilson
Where to stay1
History
The Village of Wilson was incorporated in 1858. It was named for Luther Wilson, the son of Reuben Wilson, who was the founder of the town of Wilson. Luther Wilson's first claim to ingenuity may have occurred during the War of 1812 when he was only 14 years of age. According to early accounts, George Ash, who lived west of the Wilson settlement, warned the settlers that the British were coming, thus giving them time to gather their things and flee. About 25 head of cattle were rounded up, and Luther Wilson was given the responsibility of driving them eastward along the lake, some had cow bells around their necks, so in order to keep invaders from hearing them, he stuffed dry leaves in the bells. He was then able to drive the cattle five miles (8.0 km) beyond Van Horne's Mill where they remained undetected. After the British burned down the mill and retreated, Luther drove the cattle back to Wilson. When Luther reached maturity, he became a business man, and started most of the public improvements in town.
From the History section of Wilson (village), New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship5
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Wilson
18 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 19°F | 2.4 in | 12.8 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 19°F | 2.2 in | 20.8 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 25°F | 2.7 in | 8.1 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 35°F | 4.1 in | 1.7 in |
| May | 68°F | 46°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 57°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 54°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 44°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 34°F | 2.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 26°F | 2.7 in | 9.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Youngstown 2 E (10 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
Niagara County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-03-15: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2022-11-20: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-11-14: Flooding (Flood)
- 2013-07-12: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Ransomville 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Lockport 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Sanborn 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Gasport 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Niagara Falls 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- North Tonawanda 18 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Middleport 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Tonawanda 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Tonawanda Town 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Eggertsville 24 mi south, about 39 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
- XWils36, IrishOK72, Public domain
- Morse Cobblestone Farmhouse Nov 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
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