Why visit Wolcott
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Palace Theatre, Roe Cobblestone Schoolhouse and Wolcott Square Historic District.
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 Wolcott
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About Wolcott
Wolcott is a village in Wayne County, New York, United States. The population was 1,701 at the 2010 census. The name is from Oliver Wolcott, a former governor of Connecticut.
From the Wikipedia article Wolcott (village), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks2
Roe Cobblestone Schoolhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in New York, United States
Wolcott Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Wolcott, New York, NRHP-listed
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes2
History
The land where the village is now located was purchased in 1805 by Jonathan Melvin.
The village was first incorporated in 1852 and re-incorporated in 1873.
In the years 1874, 1876, 1879, and 1884 the village experienced major destructive fires.
A statue of "Venus arising from the sea" was purchased for $875 in 1913 to mark a public drinking fountain at a natural spring. This statue was one of six and still stands proudly in the center of the village.
The Wolcott Square Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
From the History section of Wolcott (village), New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship7
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare1
Map of Wolcott
27 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 (14 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
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 36 miles away.
- Fair Haven 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Clyde 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Sodus Point 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Sodus 13 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Weedsport 17 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Marion 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- Jordan 20 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- Fulton 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Oswego 22 mi northeast, about 36 min by car
- Auburn 23 mi southeast, about 38 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
- Wolcott Village Hall Oct 09, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wolcott Falls - Wolcott, New York, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wolcott Falls, New York, Eddie891, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Wolcott, New York - 4095889526, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wolcott, New York - 4095891128, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Venus Fountain and Village Hall Wolcott NY Oct 09, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wolcott, New York - 4095889704, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wolcott, New York - 4095130057, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- First Presbyterian Church Wolcott NY Oct 09, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Wolcott, New York, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Wolcott, New York - 4095129167, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wolcott Baptist Church Wolcott NY Oct 09, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wolcott, New York - 4095892238, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wolcott, New York - 4095129951, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wolcott, New York - 4095128267, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wolcott, New York - 4095128471, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wolcott, New York - 4095893330, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- RoeCobblestoneSchoolhouse2020SouthwestView, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
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