Sodus Point, New York

Sodus Point is a village in Wayne County, New York, United States.

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.

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.

[1] The schooner Lotus, Customs House, and Sodus Point Light are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The name "Sodus" reportedly is derived from a native word meaning "gleam on the water."

County Road 101 (Lake Road/Lake Avenue) leads into the village from the west.

31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[7] NOTE: It is common for resort communities to have higher than normal vacant house counts.

Map of New York highlighting Wayne County