Hollandale, Mississippi facts for kids
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Hollandale, Mississippi
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Location of Hollandale, Mississippi
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 Hollandale, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.22 sq mi (5.74 km2) |
| • Land | 2.22 sq mi (5.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,323 |
| • Density | 1,048.29/sq mi (404.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38748
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-32900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0671293 |
Hollandale is a city in Washington County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 2,323 at the 2020 census.
Deer Creek flows through Hollandale, and the Leroy Percy State Park is west of the city along Mississippi Highway 12. The Hollandale Municipal Airport is northeast of the city.
A 2008 study by the University of North Carolina described Hollandale as "a small community that has been mired in poverty for decades."
History
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.
Thomas Roosevelt "T.R." Sanders was a noted community leader. Sanders was principal of Simmons High School for 33 years, and the first superintendent of the Hollandale Colored School District. Sanders developed 'Sanders Estates', the town's first subdivision, and organized an association which provided running water to neighboring Sharkey County. Sanders was the first African-American in Mississippi to receive a master's degree in educational administration.
During the Civil Rights Movement, Hollandale was noted for having passed an ordinance forbidding white civil rights workers from living with black citizens.
A marker on the Mississippi Blues Trail dedicated to musician Sam Chatmon is located in Hollandale, as is a marker on the Mississippi Country Music Trail dedicated to Ben Peters.
Hollandale resident Capt. Kermit O. Evans was recognized by the U.S. Congress in 2007 after losing his life in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The Farm Fresh Catfish processing plant was located in Hollandale until it closed in 2004, laying off 240 workers. The Delta & Pine Land Company of Mississippi, a cotton and soybean producer owned by Monsanto, continues to be a major employer.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 325 | — | |
| 1910 | 481 | 48.0% | |
| 1920 | 799 | 66.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,211 | 51.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,606 | 32.6% | |
| 1950 | 2,346 | 46.1% | |
| 1960 | 2,646 | 12.8% | |
| 1970 | 3,260 | 23.2% | |
| 1980 | 4,336 | 33.0% | |
| 1990 | 3,576 | −17.5% | |
| 2000 | 3,437 | −3.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,702 | −21.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,323 | −14.0% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White | 192 | 8.27% |
| Black or African American | 2,068 | 89.02% |
| Other/Mixed | 48 | 2.07% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 | 0.65% |
As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 2,323 people, 802 households, and 513 families residing in the city.
2013 ACS
As of the 2013 American Community Survey, there were 2,695 people living in the city. 87.0% were African American, 12.9% White and 0.1% Native American.
Education
The City of Hollandale is served by the Hollandale School District.
Notable people
- Ruby Andrews, musician.
- Sam Chatmon, musician; moved to Hollandale.
- Andrew DeGraffenreidt, educator and politician; grew up in Hollandale.
- Edward Hill, physician and resident for 27 years; president of American Medical Association.
- Patricia Jessamy, former chief prosecutor for the City of Baltimore, Maryland.
- Martin F. Jue amateur radio products inventor, entrepreneur.
- Ben Peters, Grammy Award-winning musician; grew up in Hollandale.
- Johnny Rembert, professional football player.
- Lavelle White, musician; grew up in Hollandale.
- Ulis Williams, Olympic gold medal winner.
See also
In Spanish: Hollandale (Misisipi) para niños
