Miscellaneous References and Mentions

While our initial data about Holly Ridge came from various goverment sources (GNIS, US Census, FIPS), we also found mention of Holly Ridge in various books, maps and other sources. When we find a mention, a fact or snippet, we add that information to our Gazetter.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that proved useful in adding to our knowledge about Holly Ridge. We hope that they will be useful to you.

Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

A note taken from the Shipper's Guide for Holly Ridge:
Services available in 1895: had a Railroad Station, no Post Office mentioned

SPV's Comprehensive Railroad Atlas of North America - Appalachia & Piedmont
Written by: Walker, Mike
Published by Steam Powered Video (SPV), 2004
(Available from Amazon.com)

Shell Oil Road Map for North Carolina (1956)
Published by Shell Oil Company

We found Holly Ridge in these Censuses: 2010-1990. See our Census Page for Holly Ridge for more information.

Both the GNIS and FIPS databases contain entries for Holly Ridge. See our Misc Page for Holly Ridge for more information.

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Holly Ridge: www.hollyspringsnc.us/

The official website for Onslow County: www.co.onslow.nc.us/

The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.gov/