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Olcott

Olcott is a surname of English origin. It is borne by several individuals in American history, the most notable being Henry Steel Olcott (1832–1907), an American lawyer, journalist, and theosophist who co-founded the Theosophical Society and helped organize the movement in the United States and India.

Olcott, New York, is a village in western New York on the shore of Lake Ontario. It

The area is known for its beaches and promenades along the lake, and Olcott Beach remains a

is
located
in
Niagara
County
within
the
town
of
Newfane.
The
community
developed
in
the
19th
century
as
a
fishing
and
resort
destination
and
remains
a
lakeside
community
with
a
historic
summer
season.
popular
reference
for
the
seaside
district.
The
village
hosts
seasonal
events
and
preserves
a
rural-lakeside
character
that
reflects
its
history
as
a
resort
community.