Holland, Nebraska

Unincorporated community in Nebraska, United States
40°35′47″N 96°35′30″W / 40.59639°N 96.59167°W / 40.59639; -96.59167CountryUnited StatesStateNebraskaCountyLancasterElevation
1,362 ft (415 m)Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)ZIP codes
68372
GNIS feature ID830052

Holland is an unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States.[1]

History

Holland was founded in about 1886.[2] A large share of the early settlers being natives of Holland caused the name to be selected.[3]

There was an ice cream parlor operated by two unmarried sisters. Holland was busier than Panama and Pella. Holland has a street light as well. There was also a Dutch Reformed Church in Holland.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Holland, Nebraska
  2. ^ Burr, George L. (1921). History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska, Volume 1. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 126.
  3. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 92. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
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