Olean, Colfax County, Nebraska facts for kids

Olean is a small, quiet place located in Colfax County, Nebraska, in the United States. It's what we call an "unincorporated community."

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Olean is a group of homes or buildings that doesn't have its own local government. This means it doesn't have a mayor or a city council. Instead, the area is looked after and managed by the larger county government, which in this case is Colfax County.

A Glimpse into Olean's Past

Even though Olean is a small community, it once had its own post office! This post office opened its doors in 1873. It helped people send and receive letters and packages for a few years. However, its operation was stopped in 1877.