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Hollenberg’s history is mostly unwritten

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What stands out about Hollenberg’s past

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How Hollenberg came to be

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Hollenberg was laid out in 1872. It was named for its founder, G. H. Hollenberg, who owned a store at the site.

The first post office in Hollenberg was established in April 1872.

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