Town of Holly Pond

According to local author Margaret Jean Jones' 1972 book Combing Cullman County, the community of Holly Pond was named for its "luxuriant holly bushes and virgin woodlands" and "distinctive pond." Although the pond no longer exists, the town itself has grown considerably since its founding in 1875 and was ranked the 59th fastest growing municipality in the state in the year 2000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Incorporated in 1912, the town is located east of Cullman on Highway 278. According to Mayor Paul Barnett, the bustling community currently has 645 residents and has grown "by leaps and bounds" since the addition of sewer services in 1985 and the opening of VF Corp.'s Lee Jeans Distribution Center, the town's largest single employer.

"Holly Pond is a great place to live and work," said Barnett. "We have quite a few successful industries here, and there's plenty of land available for businesses who would like to locate here."

In addition to plans for future industrial development, Barnett said the town is also constantly striving to improve its many parks for the benefit of its citizens. One such project currently in its early stages is the addition of a paved walking trail at Holly Pond Park. The park currently contains a tennis courts, baseball fields, batting cages, a playground, pavilions and picnic areas and a rustic stage for musical performances.