The story
from WikipediaRead it all ↗Hollandale was named for Dr. Holland, the original owner of the town site.
Hollandale was incorporated in 1890, and almost completely destroyed by fire in 1904.
A one-room school house in Hollandale was founded by Emory Peter "E.P." Simmons in 1891. One of the first schools for African-American children in the area, it was used until 1923, when financial support from the Rosenwald Fund enabled the construction of a larger brick school. Simmons worked as an educator and administrator for 52 years, and Simmons High School in Hollandale is named in his honor.
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1 historic place in Hollandale
Hollandale has 1 listing on the National Register, and they protect 14 historic buildings, because Hollandale Downtown Historic District alone counts 14.
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Then & now
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Stories next door
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