Holley, New York facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Holley Saltport
Village
Location in Orleans County and the state of New York.
Location of New York in the United States
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Orleans
Town	Murray
Area
• Total	1.27 sq mi (3.28 km2)
• Land	1.27 sq mi (3.28 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	541 ft (165 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,754
• Density	1,383.28/sq mi (534.04/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	14470
Area code(s)	585
FIPS code	36-35155
GNIS feature ID	0952995

Holley is a small village located in the town of Murray. It is part of Orleans County, New York, in the United States. The village is also part of the larger Rochester area.

In 2010, about 1,811 people lived in Holley. By 2020, the population had slightly decreased to 1,754 residents.

History of Holley Village

How Holley Got Its Name

The village of Holley became an official village in 1850. It was first called Saltport. The name was later changed to honor Myron Holley. He was an important person who helped with the Erie Canal.

The Diaz Chemical Incident

In 2002, a big chemical spill happened at the Diaz chemical plant in Holley. A pipe from a chemical container broke. This caused a lot of chemicals to spread. About 31,000 tons of concrete and metal were affected. Many houses also became contaminated. Because of this, many people had to leave their homes for a while. There was a big cleanup effort to make the area safe again.

The Squirrel Slam Event

From 2006 to 2016, Holley hosted an event called the "Hazzard County Squirrel Slam." This was a squirrel hunt that helped raise money for the village's fire department. For the first six years, the event happened without any problems.

However, in 2013, groups of people started to protest the event. These groups included wildlife rescuers, animal rights supporters, and people who wanted stricter gun laws. About 30 people protested outside the Holley Fire Department. Protests continued in 2014, 2015, and 2016. Several lawsuits were filed to try and stop the event, but none of them were successful. Because of all the arguments and protests, the "Squirrel Slam" has not taken place since 2016.

Geography and Location

Where is Holley Located?

Holley is a small village, covering about 1.3 square miles (3.28 square kilometers) of land. It does not have any large bodies of water within its borders.

The village is located right on the famous Erie Canal. This canal was very important for trade and travel in the past.

Roads and Nearby Cities

Holley is found where two main roads meet. These are New York State Route 31 (also known as West Albion Street and State Street) and New York State Route 237 (North and South Main Street).

The village is about 21 miles away from the larger city of Rochester, New York.

Economy and Businesses

What Drives Holley's Economy?

Holley's economy is mostly based on farming. This is because there isn't a lot of big trade happening directly in the village. However, nearby towns like Brockport and Albion are growing.

Local Shops and Services

Even though it's a small village, Holley has several local shops and businesses. These include a dance studio where people can learn to dance. There is also a Kyokushin Karate dojo, which is a place to learn martial arts. For food, you can find a pizzeria and a diner. There is also a gas station for travelers and local residents.

Education in Holley

Holley Public Schools

Holley has two public schools for its students. These are Holley Elementary School and Holley Junior/Senior High School. Both schools are located close to each other in the northeastern part of the village.

School Taxes and Old High School

Residents in the Holley School district pay some of the highest school taxes in the county. The older high school building, which was in the center of town, closed in 1976. This happened because the population was growing, and a larger school was needed. The new school was also built closer to athletic fields. The old high school building is now considered a historical landmark.

Population of Holley

According to the census from 2000, there were 1,802 people living in Holley. These people lived in 788 households. The average number of people in each household was about 2.29.

The population of Holley includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 26.5% of the population was under 18 years old. About 12.2% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the village was 35 years.

See also

In Spanish: Holley para niños