Olean is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York. The name is derived from the Latin word "oleum" due to the discovery of crude oil in nearby Ischua.
The Town of Olean is in the southeast corner of the county. The City of Olean, originally the Village of Olean, is adjacent to the town.
Olean was first settled around 1805. The Town of Olean was established in 1808 as the only town in the county. The "Town of Ischua," (now Franklinville) was established in 1812, part of Perrysburg was removed in 1814, Great Valley was formed in 1818, Hinsdale in 1820, and Portville, in 1837.
The Village of Olean, was originally named "Hamilton," after Alexander Hamilton, but was called Olean Point until simplified to Olean in 1823.
The name "Olean" was suggested for the area due to the oil found in the vicinity. The famed Seneca Oil Spring, discovered by the Franciscan Missionary Joseph De La Roche D'Allion in 1627 was located about 14 miles upstream of Olean Point. The original town hall burned in 1884, prompting a law that forbade wooden structures in parts of the town.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 29.7 square miles, of which, 29.6 square miles of it is land and 0.1 square miles of it (0.27%) is water
The City of Olean is a city within the Town of Olean in Cattaraugus County, New York. Olean is the largest city in Cattaraugus County, and serves as the financial, business and transportation center of the county. It is one of the principal cities of the Southern Tier region of New York.
The city is surrounded by the Town of Olean and is located in the southeastern part of the county.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.2 square miles, of which, 5.9 square miles of it is land and 0.2 square miles of it (3.73%) is water.
The city is located where Olean Creek flows into the Allegheny River and by the Southern Tier Expressway (Interstate 86 and New York State Route 17). New York State Route 417 passes east-west through the city and intersects New York State Route 16, a north-south highway.
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A great place to eat in the center of Olean. The cafe is clean and the wait staff is friendly. Most menu items are homemade with fresh food, including the desserts! Fresh pies, sweetrolls, cookies, cheesecake............not to mention the huevos rancheros with refrained beans! There is booth seating or cafe style seating as well. Check their Riverhurst Park Campground This private family owned campground is the perfect place to enjoy a New York camping vacation whether it's in your RV, pop-up, or tent for the night, a weekend, or enjoy a week-long vacation! They also offer seasonal camping for your RV! Do not own a camper or tent? - no problem- there is one fully equipped, rustic chalet available for rent.
This private family owned campground is the perfect place to enjoy a New York camping vacation whether it's in your RV, pop-up, or tent for the night, a weekend, or enjoy a week-long vacation! They also offer seasonal camping for your RV! Do not own a camper or tent? - no problem- there is one fully equipped, rustic chalet available for rent.
Four Mile Brewing is a great stop for craft beer enthusiasts. Their home is a former brewery which was closed during Prohibition. They've updated the building and added a kitchen which serves deli-style sandwiches, salads and jumbo pretzels.