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Holgate
Vital
rail lines cut through Southern Henry County and
the community of Holgate thrives on the line
today. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad came through in 1874, and the
town hasn’t looked back.
Holgate thrived on their surroundings
early on – cutting down the tall trees that
engulfed them in the Black Swamp, and hauling
them to Napoleon for shipbuilding.
The railroads made this job easier…and
a number of others easier, as well. Saw mills, stave mills and small shops have led to current
businesses.
Business people dedicated to serving
their hometown and its residents work hard to
take care of Holgate…just as they always have.
Vaudeville
and early movie star Joe E. Brown was born in
Holgate in 1892 and was a source of great pride
for the residents for many years.
That civic pride carries on to this day.
Residents are proud of the work done to
maintain village parks and the village swimming
pool. The
dollars raised are re-invested in the community
to guarantee the quality of life so cherished by
Holgate residents will carry over for
generations to come.
Holgate’s
schools are also a treasure to the community.
From a one room school house at the turn
of the 20th Century to a brand new
K-12 school facility going up in the opening
years of the 21st Century – Holgate
schools are growing still.
A OHSAA State Basketball championship in
2004 also served to send the Tiger faithful into
a frenzy with school spirit.
Holgate’s
leaders are also thinking of their business
future. Forethought
has made Industrial Park space available to
businesses looking for a quality town to expand,
grow or begin their entrepreneurial endeavors.
State Route 108, State Route 18 and State
Route 281 provide the critical links to all of
the tri-state area.
Another small Henry County town with Big
Time opportunity! |
