Holly, Washington

Holly is an unincorporated community in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. Named in 1895 for the presence of a large holly tree, Holly is located in the southwestern corner of the county, along the Hood Canal.[2][3]

Holly, Washington
Holly
Location in Washington and the United States
Holly
Holly (the United States)
Coordinates: 47°33′28″N 122°58′37″W
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyKitsap
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
GNIS feature ID1520865[1]

Holly is a residential area, although a substantial number (around half) of residents are summer-only. Holly is known for its isolation, as well as its unusually high rain totals. There are no commercial establishments in the community, as it is accessible only through back roads and is not near any major population centre.

References

  1. "Holly". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. Majors, Harry M. (1975). Exploring Washington. Van Winkle Publishing Co. p. 83. ISBN 978-0-918664-00-6.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 115.



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