Hollins, Alabama facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hollins, Alabama
Census-designated place
Location of Hollins in Clay County, Alabama.
Hollins, Alabama Location in Alabama
Country	United States
State	Alabama
County	Clay
Area
• Total	11.88 sq mi (30.76 km2)
• Land	11.85 sq mi (30.68 km2)
• Water	0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation	827 ft (252 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	517
• Density	43.65/sq mi (16.85/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	35072
Area code(s)	256 & 938
GNIS feature ID	159790

Hollins is a small community located in Clay County, Alabama, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place, which means it's an area that the government counts for population surveys. However, it does not have its own local government like a city or town. In 2020, about 517 people lived in Hollins.

History of Hollins

Hollins got its name from an official who worked for the Kaul Lumber Company. The community started growing when the Columbus and Western Railway arrived in the late 1800s. This railway made it easier to transport goods and people.

Lumber Industry and Growth

In 1888, a man named John Kaul bought the Sample Lumber Company in Hollins. He then started the Kaul Lumber Company. There was a big need for lumber, which created many jobs in Hollins.

During this busy time, Hollins had more than just the Kaul Lumber headquarters and mill. It also had a hotel, several general stores, three churches, and a school. There was even a cotton gin, which is a machine that separates cotton fibers from their seeds.

Becoming and Un-becoming a Town

Hollins officially became an incorporated town on February 21, 1893. This meant it had its own local government. A post office had already opened in Hollins in 1887.

In 1908, the Kaul Lumber mill caught fire, but it was rebuilt. However, in 1911, the mill closed down and was moved to a different place called Kaulton. After the mill left, the number of people living in Hollins started to go down. Because of this, Hollins' town charter was officially ended on September 25, 1919.

Population Changes Over Time

In 1890 and 1900, Hollins was the second largest community in Clay County. Only Ashland, the county seat, was bigger. Hollins had its largest population in 1910, with 688 people.

After its town charter was dissolved in 1919, its importance decreased. However, when it was recognized as a census-designated place in 2010, Hollins once again became the third largest community in the county.

Population Numbers

Here's how the population of Hollins has changed over the years, according to the U.S. Census:

See also

In Spanish: Hollins (Alabama) para niños