Sarah Johnson

The African American Center for Cultural Development has a display honoring Sarah Johnson, a run away slave who found a home in Olean, NY and went on to become one of the city of Olean's most venerated citizens.

In 1850, Sarah was the first African-American woman to be deeded a property in Olean, NY.

Article about Sarah Johnson in the Olean Times Herald

 

 

 

 

 

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