Olean, New York
Nickname: Enterprising City with the Hometown Touch
Location of Olean in New York State
County	Cattaraugus County
Government
- Mayor	David Carucci
Area
- Total	16.0 km² (6.2 sq mi)
- Land	15.4 km² (5.9 sq mi)
- Water	0.6 km² (0.2 sq mi)
Population (2000)
- Total	15,347
- Density	999.2/km² (2,587.9/sq mi)
Time zone	EST (UTC−5)
- Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC−4)
Website: Olean, NY

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The City of Olean is within the Town of Olean and is located in the southeast part of the county. Olean is the largest city in Cattaraugus County, and serves as the financial, business, transportation and entertainment center of the county. Olean is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... Cattaraugus County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. ...

History

The location was first settled around 1808.

Some claim the city was named after Olean Shepard, the first child born to settlers. However, the founders of the settlement had wanted to name the community "Hamilton," after Alexander Hamilton, but the Post Office was called "Olean Point" (where Olean Creek flows into the Allegheny River), after the petroleum found in the area. It's rumored that Shepard actually inherited much of this petroleum reserve, but distant relatives, in conjunction with corrupt attorney Martin R. Greenstein, managed to bargain the town to gain control of the reserves themselves while changing the name of the town as a trade-off. This name was simplified to Olean around 1823, before it became a village. Alexander Hamilton (January 11, 1755 or 1757[1]—July 12, 1804) was an Army officer, lawyer, Founding Father, American politician, leading statesman, financier and political theorist. ... 1823 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

The City of Olean was incorporated in 1854. Oil was discovered in 1874, and played a big role for a short period in the development of the city. Olean's peak population was estimated at 24,000 during the 1950s. 2006 and onward taxes have gone up, driving many from their homes. 1854 (MDCCCLIV) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

Geography

Olean is located at 42°4′57″N, 78°25′51″W (42.08264, -78.430965)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.0 km² (6.2 sq mi). 15.4 km² (5.9 sq mi) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 sq mi) of it (3.73%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

The city is located where the 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. The Allegheny River (historically, especially in New York state, also spelled Allegany River) is a principal tributary of the Ohio River, which it forms with the Monongahela River at the downtown Pittsburghs Golden Triangle point. The river is approximately 325 mi (523 km) long, in the U.S. states... New York State Highway 17, also known as The Southern Tier Expressway, runs from Suffern, New York (where it connects to NJ 17) to the Pennsylvania border in Western New York where it connects to Interstate 86. ... {{{type3}}} JUNCTIONS JUNCTION EXIT # I-90 PA 1 I-390 NY 146 (36) I-99 NY 169 (44) I-81 NY 245 NY (75) I-84 NY 362 (121) I-87 NY Legend BROWSE STATE HWYS Prev Next {{{browse}}} Interstate 86 runs from an intersection with Interstate 90 in Erie... Junction Location US routes and Interstates only. ... New York State Route 417 is located in the Southern Tier of the state. ... New York State Route 16 is a state highway in New York, USA. The highway runs southward from Buffalo, New York to the state line of Pennsylvania. ...

Demographics

An aerial view of downtown Olean taken in the mid-60s

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 15,347 people, 6,446 households, and 3,803 families residing in the city. The population density was 999.2/km² (2,588.0/sq mi). There were 7,121 housing units at an average density of 463.6/km² (1,200.8/sq mi). The racial makeup of the city was 93.31% White, 3.47% Black or African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.89% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.43% from other races, and 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.24% of the population. Image File history File links Oleanabove. ... Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 6,446 households out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.0% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.97. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 24.6% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,400, and the median income for a family was $38,355. Males had a median income of $32,341 versus $22,469 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,169. About 13.9% of families and 15.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.5% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Facts about the City of Olean

• Home of the Olean Huskies and Archbishop Walsh Eagles
• Home to famous Rock City Park
• The Olean Business Institute and a branch of Jamestown Community College are within the city
• St. Bonaventure University is a few miles to the west bordering Town of Allegany.
• CUTCO national headquarters is based in Olean and is Olean's largest employer.
• Dresser-Rand Industries global headquarters was based in Olean.
• Olean's oldest church is St. Stephens Episcopal Church, established in 1830.

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Famous People from Olean Area

• Meg Saligman famous mural artist.
• Ted Marchibroda, former NFL head coach, attended St. Bonaventure University
• Jeff Fahey, actor
• Bob Lanier, basketball hall of famer, attended St. Bonaventure University
• Robert Sassone, basketball coach and player, attended St. Bonaventure University
• Peter Tomarken, game show host
• Louis Zamperini, Olympian
• Robert Lax, poet
• Tom Stephan, (aka Superchumbo), Remix artist
• Frank W. Higgins, Governor of New York
• Jeffrey McMullen, landscape photographer
• Beverly Bower, operatic soprano at Metropolitan Opera House
• Eddie Donovan, New York Knicks head coach (1961-1965), head coach, St. Bonaventure University, 1954-1961
• Art Hannes, announcer, Ed Sullivan Show, colleague of Edward R Murrow, and accompanied Admiral Byrd to the South Pole
• Carol Woodin, world-renowned botanical artist
• Bill Easley, saxophonist
• Clyde Dickerson, (aka "Watergate Clyde") saxophonist, lived in Olean prior to moving to Washington, DC where he acquired his nickname
• Bill Marcus, actor
• Maureen LeBoeuf, Brigadier General and the first female department head at West Point
• Dave Dugan, CBS reporter
• Carol Levine, Author and winner of 1993 MacArthur Foundation Fellowship
• Anthony Barbaro, the Olean High School sniper (1974)
• Anthony Mater, Founded the Bell in Linkin Park,

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External links

• City of Olean webpage
• Olean NY Information Portal
• Olean NY Virtual Tours
• Olean Webcam
• Photographs of Bradner Stadium in Olean, New York - Rochester Area Ballparks

Coordinates: 42.08264° N 78.430965° W Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...

v • d • e Municipalities and communities of Cattaraugus County, New York
County seat: Little Valley (village)
Cities	Olean | Salamanca Cattaraugus County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. ... This article is about the state. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Little Valley is a village in Cattaraugus County, New York, USA. The population was 1,130 at the 2000 census. ... The definitions of the political subdivisions of the state of New York differ from those in certain other countries or even various other U.S. states, leading to misunderstandings regarding the governmental nature of an area. ... Salamanca is a city in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. ...
Towns	Allegany | Ashford | Carrollton | Coldspring | Conewango | Dayton | East Otto | Ellicottville | Farmersville | Franklinville | Freedom | Great Valley | Hinsdale | Humphrey | Ischua | Leon | Little Valley | Lyndon | Machias | Mansfield | Napoli | New Albion | Olean | Otto | Perrysburg | Persia | Portville | Randolph | Red House | Salamanca | South Valley | Yorkshire Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The definitions of the political subdivisions of the state of New York differ from those in certain other countries or even various other U.S. states, leading to misunderstandings regarding the governmental nature of an area. ... Allegany is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York, USA. The population was 8,230 at the 2000 census. ... Ashford is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... Carrollton is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... Coldspring is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... Conewango is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... Dayton is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... East Otto is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... Ellicottville is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... For other locations with this name, see: Farmersville. ... Franklinville is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York, USA. The population was 3,128 at the 2000 census. ... Freedom is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... Great Valley is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... Hinsdale is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,270. ... Humphrey is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... Ischua is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... Leon is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... Little Valley is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... Lyndon is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... Machias is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... Mansfield is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... Napoli is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... New Albion is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... Olean is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... Perrysburg is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... Persia is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... Portville is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,952. ... Randolph is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... Red House is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... Salamanca is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 544. ... South Valley is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York, USA. The population was 302 at the 2000 census. ... Yorkshire is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ...
Villages	Allegany | Cattaraugus | Delevan | East Randolph | Ellicottville | Franklinville | Gowanda | Limestone | Little Valley | Perrysburg | Portville | Randolph | South Dayton The definitions of the political subdivisions of the state of New York differ from those in certain other countries or even various other U.S. states, leading to misunderstandings regarding the governmental nature of an area. ... Allegany is a village located in Cattaraugus County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 1,883. ... Cattaraugus is a village located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... Delevan is a village located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... East Randolph is a village located in Randolph Village. ... Ellicottville is a village in Cattaraugus County, New York, USA. The population was 472 at the 2000 census. ... Franklinville is a village located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... Position within Erie County (at bottom). ... Limestone is a village located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... Little Valley is a village in Cattaraugus County, New York, USA. The population was 1,130 at the 2000 census. ... Perrysburg is a village located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... Portville is a village in Cattaraugus County, New York, USA. The population was 1,024 at the 2000 census. ... Randolph is a village located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... South Dayton is a village located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ...
Hamlets	Lime Lake-Machias | St. Bonaventure | Weston Mills | West Valley The definitions of the political subdivisions of the state of New York differ from those in certain other countries or even various other U.S. states, leading to misunderstandings regarding the governmental nature of an area. ... Lime Lake-Machias is a census-designated place including part of the Town of Machias, located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... St. ... Weston Mills is a hamlet and also a census-designated place located in the Town of Portville in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... West Valley is a hamlet located within the town of Ashford, New York in Cattaraugus Country, Western New York. ...
Indian Reservation	Allegany Reservation | Cattaraugus Reservation | Oil Springs Reservation This article is about Native Americans. ... Allegany Reservation is an Native American Indian reservation located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... Cattaraugus Reservation is an Indian reservation in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. ... Oil Springs Reservation is an Indian reservation of the Seneca tribe located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ...