Holly Hill can be found on the beautiful Halifax River.  To the north is Ormond Beach and to the south is Daytona Beach.

In 1876, sixteen families had come to this area after being asked by William Flemming.  Flemming owned 4000 acres along the Halifax River.  At this time, just existing was a hard enough chore.  The families soon built up the community by building homes, sawmills, churches and schools.  Since the families were dependent on boats for their supplies, they experienced frequent shortages during stormy weather.  Women and children dug up coontie roots, which were grated and made into pancakes.  They also enjoyed the abundance of fish, oysters and wild game.

Since he owned most of the town, William Flemming named Holly Hill.  In 1877, he named the town after the Irish coastal town where he was born.  At the end of the century, there were approximately 50 people living in the new town.  In 1901, Holly Hill was incorporated by the vote of 31 people.

Holly Hill is rumored to be the home of Bill McCoy’s rum-running business.  His pride in the quality of his product led him to put his name on every case.  Soon everybody was looking for “The Real McCoy”.

The four square mile town of Holly Hill goes from 4 feet above sea level at the Halifax River to approximately 10 feet above sea level at the top of the hammock.  The beautiful landscape is dotted with holly bushes, magnolias, palms and majestic oak trees.

The nickname for the town is “City with a Heart” and the meaning of that name is prevalent throughout the community.  Life in Holly Hill is pleasant and peaceful.  There are several social clubs and over a dozen quaint public parks.

Holly Hill is growing dynamically with a blend of commercial industry as well as quiet residential areas that friendly people call home.