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Holly River State Park


1870

Immigrants from Switzerland settled in the area of Holly River

Other events that happened on or around 1870

1937

The U.S. Department of Agriculture began purchasing property in Randolph County to reforest the land and reclaim streams to create Holly River State Park

Other events that happened on or around 1937

1938

Holly River State Park was created under the management of the State Conservation Commissions

Other events that happened on or around 1938

1954

The federal government transferred the deed of the Holly River State Park to the state

Other events that happened on or around 1954

1981

An experimental liming device was installed on Laurel Run to neutralize the stream's acidity

Other events that happened on or around 1981


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