Holland, New York facts for kids
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Holland
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| Town of Holland | |
View along Main Street in the town center as seen in June 2021
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Location in Erie County and the state of New York.
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Location of New York in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Incorporated | 1818 |
| Named for | Holland Land Company |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.83 sq mi (92.79 km2) |
| • Land | 35.79 sq mi (92.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,529 ft (466 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,401 |
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(2016)
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3,374 |
| • Density | 94.27/sq mi (36.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14080
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| Area code(s) | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-029-35122 |
| FIPS code | 36-35122 |
| GNIS feature ID | 979070 |
Holland is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. About 3,401 people lived there in 2010. The town gets its name from the Holland Land Company, which once owned much of the land in Western New York.
Holland is one of the "Southtowns" of Erie County. It is located in the southeast part of the county, southeast of Buffalo.
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History of Holland
The first settlers arrived in Holland around 1807. This area was then known as "Humphrey Valley."
The town of Holland was officially created in 1818. It was formed from a larger, older town called Willink. Holland was named after the Holland Land Company. This company was owned by Dutch investors who bought and sold land in this part of New York.
Many original buildings in Holland were destroyed by fire over time. Today, the Holland Historical Society is located in the town's first fire hall on Main Street.
Geography of Holland
Holland covers about 92.8 square kilometers (35.8 square miles) in total. Most of this area is land.
The eastern border of Holland is shared with the town of Java in Wyoming County.
New York State Route 16 is a main highway that runs north and south through the town. The East Branch of Cazenovia Creek also flows northward through Holland.
Holland Central Schools
The Holland school system was created in 1933. A new school building was built on 103 Canada Street. Students moved into this new building in January 1933.
Later, the Harold O. Brumstead elementary building was added in 1960. A middle school was built in 1973. The original building on Canada Street is now the Holland Junior/Senior High School.
In November 1982, the Holland boys varsity soccer team achieved a state title. They tied with Mattituck 1-1 in the state Class C soccer finals. This was the school's first state championship in any sport.
Notable People from Holland
- Dave Hack – A former player in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
- James M. Humphrey – A former member of the U.S. Congress.
- Laura (Colby) Ingalls – The mother of Charles Ingalls and grandmother of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote the famous Little House on the Prairie books. Laura (Colby) Ingalls was born here on November 5, 1810.
- Mike Raymer – An Emmy Award winner.
- Frank E. Wheelock – One of the founders and the first mayor of Lubbock, Texas. He was born in Holland in 1863.
Events in Holland
- Holland Tulip Festival – This festival is held every year on the second weekend in May.
Population and Communities
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 768 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,070 | 39.3% | |
| 1840 | 1,242 | 16.1% | |
| 1850 | 1,315 | 5.9% | |
| 1860 | 1,538 | 17.0% | |
| 1870 | 1,451 | −5.7% | |
| 1880 | 1,720 | 18.5% | |
| 1890 | 1,595 | −7.3% | |
| 1900 | 1,434 | −10.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,468 | 2.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,410 | −4.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,473 | 4.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,496 | 1.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,728 | 15.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,304 | 33.3% | |
| 1970 | 3,140 | 36.3% | |
| 1980 | 3,446 | 9.7% | |
| 1990 | 3,572 | 3.7% | |
| 2000 | 3,603 | 0.9% | |
| 2010 | 3,401 | −5.6% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 3,374 | −0.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 3,603 people living in the town of Holland. Most of the people living in Holland were White (98.17%).
Communities and Locations
- Dutchtown – A small village in the southeastern part of the town.
- East Holland – A location in the northeast part of the town.
- Holland – This small village is the main community. It is where the town government is located. The community is on NY-16.
- Mountain Meadows Lake – A small lake near the eastern town line.
- Protection – A small village on the border of the town of Sardinia. It is in the southeast part of Holland.
- Vermont Hill – A small hill in the northern part of Holland.
See also
- In Spanish: Holland (Nueva York) para niños
