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- Recorded location
- West Of Huntersville On NC 2720, Huntersville
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| Recorded address | West Of Huntersville On NC 2720, Huntersville |
|---|---|
| National Register | ref 72000977, listed 1972-03-24 |
| Research depth | dossier, independently sourced |
What we established, and from where
Holly Bend was built by Robert Davidson and was called Hollywood in the twentieth century.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-17
The house is reputed to be named for the holly trees growing there in abundance.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-17
The nomination cites the 1850 census as recording 109 enslaved people held on the property.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-17
The nomination argues the significance of Holly Bend lies not in its exterior appearance but its interior woodwork.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-17
The property returned to private ownership in 1941 when Wachovia Bank and Trust Company sold it.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-17
The primary source
The National Register nomination is the fullest account of this property that exists, written by a researcher and reviewed by the State Historic Preservation Office. The nomination (National Park Service).
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- Cowans Ford Wildlife Refuge · about 1.2 mi away · Parks & greenways
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