Hollis, New Hampshire 03049
Hollis, NH Lodging, Real Estate, Dining & History
The town of Hollis, New Hampshire was Incorporated in 1746 by Governor Benning Wentworth. The town of Hollis takes its name from a very old English family. Governor Wentworth’s ancestor, Thomas Wentworth, first Earl of Strafford, was married to Arabella Holles, daughter of John Holles, Earl of Clare. Hollis was first called West Dunstable, or Nittisset, which at one time was part of Groton, Massachusetts, and is now Nashua.
Visiting Hollis, NH
Hollis continues to celebrate “Old Home Day”. This annual event usually features kiddie rides, a parade, barbecue, silent auction, booths, fireworks, live music, balloon rides, pet parade, and heritage craft demonstrations. Hollis Old Home Day is generally held the second weekend in September at Nichols Field in downtown Hollis. Other popular annual Hollis events include the Hollis Strawberry Festival (held every June) and the Hollis Apple Festival. The Hollis Apple Festival includes a performance by the Hollis Town Barn – this is a popular Hollis October event. The historic Timber Post Bed and Breakfast provides comfortable local lodging accommodations.
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Incorporated: 1746
County: Hillsborough
Hollis, NH Population:
2010: 7,684
GPS Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.4435
Longitude: -71.3530
Hollis, NH Local Information
Hollis Police Dispatch: 911
Offical Hollis, NH Information:
Hollis NH Offical Town Website: hollisnh.org
Town Hall: Open Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 3:00pm Tel. 603-465-2209
Hollis Police Dept. 603-465-7637 (non-emergency)
Hollis, NH Transfer Station: 603-465-3299
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