Hollhausen
Hollhausen is a town in Norrfeld, founded 1450. It had a population of 7,781 at the 2026 census.
Hollhausen is a town of Norrfeld. Its officers make the annual return to the Ministry of the Interior; its clocks are licensed by the Ministry of Chronology. The civil register has entered births at Hollhausen since the first register was opened; the census returns are tabulated below.
Geography
Population by census
| Census | Population |
|---|---|
| 1810 | 762 |
| 1820 | 938 |
| 1830 | 1,146 |
| 1840 | 1,379 |
| 1847 | 1,539 |
| 1850 | 1,660 |
| 1860 | 1,950 |
| 1870 | 2,313 |
| 1880 | 2,752 |
| 1890 | 3,191 |
| 1900 | 3,687 |
| 1910 | 4,098 |
| 1920 | 4,601 |
| 1930 | 5,199 |
| 1940 | 5,797 |
| 1950 | 6,252 |
| 1960 | 6,674 |
| 1970 | 6,988 |
| 1980 | 7,347 |
| 1990 | 7,568 |
| 2000 | 7,796 |
| 2010 | 7,827 |
| 2020 | 7,842 |
| 2026 | 7,781 |
Districts and streets
- Church Quay (street)
- Ferry Square (street)
- Ferry Street (street)
- High Way (street)
- Iron Gate (street)
- Low Row (street)
- School Street (street)
- Tanner Square (street)
History
- 15 July 2026: A new bridge is opened at Hollhausen by the Minister of the Interior. It has 5 arches. Concerning High Way.[1]
- 26 June 2026: Gas lighting is installed in Tanner Square, Hollhausen. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness. Concerning Tanner Square.[2]
- 12 May 2026: A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Hollhausen so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public. Concerning Ferry Square.[3]
- 5 April 2026: A new school opens at Hollhausen with 70 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's. Concerning Low Row.[4]
- 2 March 2026: The spring fair opens at Hollhausen. 500 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Concerning Low Row.[5]
- 16 November 2025: A crowd of 7,000 watches the Pfahl match at Hollhausen. There are 16 arrests. Concerning Church Quay.[6]
- 11 November 2025: Electric light is switched on in the market square at Hollhausen. Concerning Iron Gate.[7]
- 7 November 2025: A fire in Iron Gate at Hollhausen destroys 8 houses. The town watch attend. No lives are lost. Concerning Iron Gate.[8]
- 5 October 2025: A cart overturns in Iron Gate, Hollhausen. The driver, a man of Hollhausen, is taken to hospital. Concerning Iron Gate.[9]
- 4 October 2025: The harvest at Hollhausen is reported poor. Grain is 6 pfen the measure. Concerning Tanner Square.[10]
- 18 September 2025: The road between Hollhausen and Weinwick is metalled at a cost of 50,000 marka. Concerning Ferry Square.[11]
- 5 September 2025: The Ostra rises 30 centimetres above its mark at Hollhausen. Cellars in Ferry Square are flooded. Concerning Ferry Square.[12]
- 3 July 2025: A crowd of 7,000 watches the Pfahl match at Hollhausen. There are 39 arrests. Concerning Ferry Street.[13]
- 3 March 2025: The paper mill at Hollhausen burns through the night. 31 men are out of work. Concerning High Way.[14]
- 18 December 2024: Piped water reaches Church Quay, Hollhausen. The old pump is retained by public request. Concerning Church Quay.[15]
- 26 November 2024: Vogt & Stasdass, Merchants is wound up. 159 jobs are lost at Hollhausen. Concerning Vogt & Stasdass, Merchants.[16]
- 9 October 2024: Hollhausen library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals. Concerning High Way.[17]
- 5 October 2024: A crowd of 4,000 watches the Pfahl match at Hollhausen. There are 51 arrests. Concerning Low Row.[18]
- 29 July 2024: Electric light is switched on in the market square at Hollhausen. Concerning Tanner Square.[19]
- 30 April 2024: The first train reaches Hollhausen. The journey from Vellmar takes 8 hours. Concerning Tanner Square.[20]
- 22 April 2024: The road between Hollhausen and Tarnmoor is metalled at a cost of 60,000 marka. Concerning Iron Gate.[21]
- 19 March 2024: The Hollhausen council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Ferry Square. Concerning Ferry Square.[22]
- 9 March 2024: Hollhausen marks the 400th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Ferry Square. Concerning Ferry Square.[23]
- 7 March 2024: A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Hollhausen so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public. Concerning Low Row.[24]
- 18 January 2024: The first train reaches Hollhausen. The journey from Vellmar takes 7 hours. Concerning Ferry Street.[25]
- 21 December 2023: The harvest at Hollhausen is reported good. Grain is 7 pfen the measure. Concerning Church Quay.[26]
- 18 October 2023: A new wing opens at the Hollhausen hospital, with 60 beds. Concerning Church Quay.[27]
- 19 September 2023: Ostra Valley Line is acquired by Nienberg Stake & Plank. Concerning Ostra Valley Line, Nienberg Stake & Plank.[28]
- 19 June 2023: The coldest night in 80 years is recorded at Hollhausen. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Concerning High Way.[29]
- 11 June 2023: The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Hollhausen. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Concerning Ferry Street.[30]
- 23 February 2023: The Hollhausen council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in School Street. Concerning School Street.[31]
- 17 February 2023: The bells of Hollhausen church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Concerning Low Row.[32]
- 29 January 2023: The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Hollhausen. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Concerning Ferry Square.[33]
- 18 January 2023: The Ostra rises 30 centimetres above its mark at Hollhausen. Cellars in High Way are flooded. Concerning High Way.[34]
- 26 June 2022: Piped water reaches High Way, Hollhausen. The old pump is retained by public request. Concerning High Way.[35]
- 4 March 2022: Electric light is switched on in the market square at Hollhausen. Concerning Church Quay.[36]
- 23 February 2022: A motor omnibus service begins between Hollhausen and Tarnmoor. Concerning Low Row.[37]
- 8 February 2022: A cart overturns in Ferry Square, Hollhausen. The driver, a man of Norrbruck, is taken to hospital. Concerning Ferry Square.[38]
- 2 February 2022: A motor omnibus service begins between Hollhausen and Kessel. Concerning Low Row.[39]
- 20 January 2022: The winter fair opens at Hollhausen. 300 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Concerning Ferry Street.[40]
Notable people
- Bertil Voss, farm labourer, Member of the Assembly (1765 to 1818)
- Gustav Marrow, soldier, Member of the Assembly (1774 to 1830)
- Bertil Rusk, farmer, Member of the Assembly (1779 to 1856)
- Edvard Tieral, farmer, Member of the Assembly (1781 to 1859)
- Jorn Marrow, soldier, Member of the Assembly (1785 to 1849)
- Tomas Brenn, weaver, Member of the Assembly (1786 to 1824)
- Rainer Wendl, labourer, Member of the Assembly (1792 to 1864)
- Edvard Hallin, smith, Member of the Assembly (1792 to 1857)
- Bertil Hallin, soldier, Member of the Assembly (1793 to 1865)
- Hendrik Wendl, vintner, Member of the Assembly (1794 to 1859)
- Edvard Salm, labourer, Member of the Assembly (1800 to 1864)
- Bertil Voss, weaver, Member of the Assembly (1812 to 1870)
- Casimir Bresmel, weaver, Member of the Assembly (1819 to 1873)
- Gustav Tarn, lawyer, Member of the Assembly (1821 to 1881)
- Ivo Lodde, merchant, Member of the Assembly (1830 to 1891)
- Josef Nussbaum, merchant, Member of the Assembly (1832 to 1896)
- Rainer Rusk, official, Chair of the Marschau Conference (1844 to 1926)
- Aurel Hauk, labourer, Member of the Assembly (1845 to 1924)
- Casimir Vogt, vintner, Member of the Assembly (1850 to 1917)
- Matthis Werpeir, engineer, Member of the Assembly (1857 to 1896)
Economy
- Tarn Department Store, retail, est. 1904 · JSA
- Hollhausen Dye Company, chemicals, est. 1920 · KIT
- Hollhausen Dairy, food, est. 1933 · ZOU
- United Marsh Timber, defence, est. 1939 · MZC
- Hollhausen Transport, logistics, est. 1941 · PGR
- Hollhausen Ordnance Works, defence, est. 1960 · IRK
- Brenn Chemie, chemicals, est. 1964 · ZGT
- Hollhausen Dairy, food, est. 1968 · GDN
- Pendnen Vineyards, wine, est. 1973 · PES
- Holt & Sonholt Machine Works, engineering, est. 1975 · MKK
- Marschner Import, trading, est. 1978 · SZC
- Brenn & Tessberg, retail, est. 1979 · RWB
- Hollhausen Brewery, brewing, est. 1980 · DKM
- Sudmark Wine Company, wine, est. 1983 · KOU
- Tolmann Builders, construction, est. 1991 · TLM
- Adler & Nalstein, retail, est. 1991 · ALE
- Wendl Import, trading, est. 1996 · IHN
- Marrow Import, trading, est. 1996 · RRL
- Drexel Life, insurance, est. 1996 · NBW
- Wolter Haulage, logistics, est. 1999 · WLT
External links
- Street directory and telephone book, National Archive
- Timetable: railway, omnibus and tram · trains to Vellmar
- Homes for sale · to let · hotels · restaurants · holiday stays
- Vacancies · second-hand
References
- ^ “A new bridge is opened at Hollhausen by the Minister of the Interior. It has 5 arches.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 15 July 2026. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “Gas lighting is installed in Tanner Square, Hollhausen. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 26 June 2026. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Hollhausen so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 12 May 2026. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A new school opens at Hollhausen with 70 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 5 April 2026. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The spring fair opens at Hollhausen. 500 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 2 March 2026. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A crowd of 7,000 watches the Pfahl match at Hollhausen. There are 16 arrests.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 16 November 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “Electric light is switched on in the market square at Hollhausen.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 11 November 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A fire in Iron Gate at Hollhausen destroys 8 houses. The town watch attend. No lives are lost.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 7 November 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A cart overturns in Iron Gate, Hollhausen. The driver, a man of Hollhausen, is taken to hospital.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 5 October 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The harvest at Hollhausen is reported poor. Grain is 6 pfen the measure.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 4 October 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The road between Hollhausen and Weinwick is metalled at a cost of 50,000 marka.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 18 September 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The Ostra rises 30 centimetres above its mark at Hollhausen. Cellars in Ferry Square are flooded.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 5 September 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A crowd of 7,000 watches the Pfahl match at Hollhausen. There are 39 arrests.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 3 July 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The paper mill at Hollhausen burns through the night. 31 men are out of work.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 3 March 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “Piped water reaches Church Quay, Hollhausen. The old pump is retained by public request.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 18 December 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “Vogt & Stasdass, Merchants is wound up. 159 jobs are lost at Hollhausen.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 26 November 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “Hollhausen library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 9 October 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A crowd of 4,000 watches the Pfahl match at Hollhausen. There are 51 arrests.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 5 October 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “Electric light is switched on in the market square at Hollhausen.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 29 July 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The first train reaches Hollhausen. The journey from Vellmar takes 8 hours.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The road between Hollhausen and Tarnmoor is metalled at a cost of 60,000 marka.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 22 April 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The Hollhausen council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Ferry Square.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 19 March 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “Hollhausen marks the 400th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Ferry Square.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 9 March 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Hollhausen so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The first train reaches Hollhausen. The journey from Vellmar takes 7 hours.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 18 January 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The harvest at Hollhausen is reported good. Grain is 7 pfen the measure.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 21 December 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A new wing opens at the Hollhausen hospital, with 60 beds.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 18 October 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “Ostra Valley Line is acquired by Nienberg Stake & Plank.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 19 September 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The coldest night in 80 years is recorded at Hollhausen. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 19 June 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Hollhausen. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 11 June 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The Hollhausen council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in School Street.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The bells of Hollhausen church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 17 February 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Hollhausen. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 29 January 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The Ostra rises 30 centimetres above its mark at Hollhausen. Cellars in High Way are flooded.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 18 January 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “Piped water reaches High Way, Hollhausen. The old pump is retained by public request.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 26 June 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “Electric light is switched on in the market square at Hollhausen.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 4 March 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A motor omnibus service begins between Hollhausen and Tarnmoor.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 23 February 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A cart overturns in Ferry Square, Hollhausen. The driver, a man of Norrbruck, is taken to hospital.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 8 February 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A motor omnibus service begins between Hollhausen and Kessel.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 2 February 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The winter fair opens at Hollhausen. 300 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 20 January 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2026.