Olean (town), New York

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Olean is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. The population was 1,881 at the 2020 census.[1] The name comes from the Latin word "oleum" because of the discovery of crude oil nearby the area.

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  1. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Olean town, Cattaraugus County, New York". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 8, 2024.