Allegany, New York
Allegany is a village of 1,740 people in Cattaraugus County, New York.
Why visit Allegany
Townapedia lists 25 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 7 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Classic, St. Bonaventure University, Beardsley-Oliver House and Conklin Mountain House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 13°F, and about 65 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Allegany
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Allegany
Allegany is a village in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. The population was 1,596 at the 2020 census. The village is in the eastern part of the town of Allegany, west of the city of Olean.
From the Wikipedia article Allegany (village), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
St. Bonaventure University
School · 1.0 mi
Catholic university in Allegany, New York, USA
Museums and landmarks25
Beardsley-Oliver House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Olean, NY, listed on the NRHP in Cattaraugus County, New York
Conklin Mountain House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Olean, New York, NRHP-listed
Oak Hill Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Olean Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Armory in New York, United States of America
Olean Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Public library in New York, United States of America
Temple B'Nai Israel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Synagogue in Olean, New York
Union and State Streets Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
National historic district located at Olean in Cattaraugus County, New York
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Government building in Olean, New York
Olean School No. 10
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Shrine to St. Theresa of Lisieux, "The Little Flower"
Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi
13 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Bob Lanier Court in the Reilly Center
Sports field and stadium · 0.8 mi
The Bob Lanier court is located in the Reilly Center on the campus of St. Bonaventure University. The Reilly Center is home the the...
Restaurants and cafes7
History
The village of Allegany was incorporated in 1905. Prior to its incorporation, the area was part of the Town of Burton, established on April 18, 1831, from the Town of Great Valley. On March 28, 1851, the Town of Burton was renamed the Town of Allegany. The name "Burton" persists in the community through a longstanding bar and restaurant in the town.
From the History section of Allegany (village), New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Olean/Allegany
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
3234 West State Street, Olean
Churches and places of worship11
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Complex
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Allegany-Limestone Middle-High School
School · 3.0 mi
3131 Five Mile Rd, Allegany
Healthcare1
Map of Allegany
70 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 13°F | 2.7 in | 17.6 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 15°F | 2.0 in | 13.7 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 21°F | 2.6 in | 10.1 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 32°F | 3.4 in | 1.8 in |
| May | 68°F | 44°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 52°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 57°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 55°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 49°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 38°F | 3.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 28°F | 2.9 in | 6.3 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 21°F | 3.2 in | 14.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Olean (2 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
Cattaraugus County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2022-11-20: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-12-22: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Snowstorm)
- 2014-07-08: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cattaraugus County-Olean Airport (OLE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- St. Bonaventure 1 mi southeast, about 2 min by car
- Olean 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Weston Mills 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Portville 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Limestone 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Jamestown 38 mi west, about 1 h by car
- St. Marys 44 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Dunkirk 51 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- West Seneca 53 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Lackawanna 53 mi north, about 1 h 30 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
- St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Complex Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Olean Public Library Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- US Post Office-Olean NY Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Oak Hill Park Historic District Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Olean2011, J0sh177, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Olean Armory Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Temple B'Nai Israel Apr 12, Pubdog, Public domain
- Conklin Mountain House September 2016 front, Dracolique, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Beardsley-Oliver House Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Olean School No. 10 Nov 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels - Olean 01 ShiftN, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
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