Hollis, OK
Music connected to Hollis
About Hollis
- • Singer David Gates, lead of the band Bread, was born in Hollis.
- • The influential 'Hollis Hustle' line dance emerged from its local dance halls.
- • The Rock Island Railroad's arrival in 1902 spurred Hollis's initial growth.
- • A time capsule buried in 1952 is scheduled to be opened in 2052.
- • The Dust Bowl of the 1930s devastated Hollis, leading to significant outmigration.
- • Named for Judge Isaac Hollis, it was established in 1902 and incorporated in 1903.
- • With around 1,800 residents, it's smaller than many Oklahoma high school graduating classes.
- • At 1,430 feet, its elevation offers expansive views of the Oklahoma plains.
- • Agriculture, particularly cotton and cattle, remains a vital part of the local economy.
- • A quiet, small-town feeling permeates the community, evoking nostalgia for simpler times.
- • The Oklahoma City Thunder are the closest NBA team, bringing big-city excitement nearby.
- • Hollis High School's football team won the Class A state championship in 1988.
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