Hollis

Hollis is a town in York County, incorporated
on February 17, 1798 under the name Phillipsburg, later changed to
Hollis on January 22, 1812. Settled in 1753, the area had been known
as Little Falls Plantation at least since 1779. The Saco River, the
fifth longest in the state at 121 miles, has powered many mills
along its length. It provides the boundary between Hollis and
Buxton. Just 10 miles northwest of Biddeford-Saco, the town is
served by U.S. Route 202 and Maine Routes 4, 35, 112 and 117. It was
the summer home of Kate Douglas Wiggin, author of Rebecca of
Sunnybrook Farm among other works. Her house is now the town's
library.
Population: 4114
Population Density: 129
Average Property Value: $212,000
Area: 32.6 sq miles
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