The John S. Kelly family settled in Holt before the turn of the 20th century.
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Throwback Thursday: Holt School plans annual ‘Hallowe’en Carnival’ in 1946
Exciting times in Holt at the annual "Hallowe'en Carnival" in 1946.
Throwback Thursday: 1907 Holt
Timber, turpentine and sawmills made Holt a hot spot on the L&N Railroad in 1907.
Throwback Thursday: Rail distance from Pensacola to Holts
Take a small peek at the Florida State Gazetteer and Business Directory from 1886-7.
Throwback Thursday: Holt in 1886-7
Holt has a population of 31 in 1886.
Throwback Thursday: Political ads in the 1900s
Cleve Jones runs for office in 1918.
Throwback Thursday: Refugees in Holt in 1882
Refugees in Holt in 1882 were fleeing the yellow fever epidemic that had taken hold of the city.
Throwback Thursday: Holt hotel fire in 1914
Fire destroyed Holt's hotel in 1914.
Throwback Thursday: Holt home struck by lightning
Here's a small weather story from 1970.
New rail branch begins in 1911
A new railroad branch linked Galiver to Florala, Ala., in 1911.