Area Information
The Village of Holley, an American Small Town
with a rich tradition.
Nestled in the eastern portion of Orleans County, the picturesque Village of Holley proudly stands.
History:
The village owes its existence to the Erie Canal and was named for Myron Holley, one of the canal commissioners. First settled in 1812, the rich farmlands enticed many settlers. Incorporated in 1850, soon the railroad came and afforded the residents easier travel and the farmers better shipping for their produce. The quarry business boomed in the late 1800's and brought an influx of talented immigrants to the area.
Holley has a historic Village Square surrounded by the business section. There are several sandstone buildings throughout the village which remind us of the past as we view their beauty.
The Village of Holley was incorporated in 1850. Originally named Saltport, the name was changed to honor Myron Holley,a commissioner of the Erie Canal.
The Village of Holley has, since 2007, hosted an annual "Hazzard County Squirrel Slam," a squirrel hunt that raises funds for the village's fire department. The event went off without incident for six consecutive years until the 2013 edition drew the sudden ire of a coalition of wildlife rehabilitators, animal rights activists and gun control advocates.
Resources:
Wikipedia
Village of Holley
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