Situated in southern Missouri, the city of Hollister is in Taney County. Settlement of the community goes back to 1867, when Malinda Fortner homesteaded a 120-acre tract of land along the west bank of Turkey Creek. By the 1880s, a crossroads settlement had developed there, and a general store was established by Rueben Kirkham in the early 1900s, and a post office was included in his store by 1904, named for the California birthplace of his daughter. The town’s population expanded when the St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railroad expanded its tracks to Hollister, and the town became the headquarters for the Mo-Pac Agricultural Agent of the White River Division. Hollister was incorporated as a town in 1910. However, beginning in the 1970s, most of Hollister’s downtown businesses have closed, although the construction of nearby US Highway 65 and the growth of Branson has resulted in some resurgence as new businesses have occupied many of the buildings in Hollister’s downtown district. Hollister is bordered on the north by Lake Taneycomo, the communities of Harbor Village, McGee, and Towercliff, as well as the city of Branson. The College of the Ozarks is southwest of Hollister, at Point Lookout.
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Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce
The membership organization is made up of business owners and other members of the Hollister, Missouri community. Membership policies, a member directory, and an online membership application is featured, along with a calendar of events.
http://hollisterchamber.net/
Located in Hollister, near Brandon, Missouri, the self service coin laundry offers free Internet, televisions and video games, as well as modern washers and dryers, folding tables, clothes baskets and racks, laundry supplies, and other amenities. Its location and hours are posted.
http://www.hollisterlaundromat.com/
Offering a PK-12th grade public school curriculum, the Hollister, Missouri school system operates an early childhood center, elementary school, middle school, and high school, each of which are highlighted here, along with general information about the district, a district calendar, and parent information.
http://www.hollister.k12.mo.us/
A history of the city is provided by the official municipal web site, along with a guide to local schools, airport, businesses, and municipal departments and services. Meeting agendas and minutes, a calendar of events, employment opportunities, and community news are published to the site.
http://www.cityofhollister.com/
The firehouse themed pizza restaurant is located in Hollister, Missouri. Its location, hours of operation, contacts, menu, and daily specials are posted.
http://www.hookandladderpizza.com/
Situated in Hollister, Missouri, two miles from Branson Landing, the store offers antique furniture and decor, houseware, vintage clothing, collectibles, glassware, and other items. Its location, a catalog of products, and an only shopping area is included.
http://memoreesantiques.com/
Headquartered in Hollister, Missouri, the public charity helps to supply people in need with food, clothing, shelter, school supplies, and other necessities. General information about the organization and its project is put forward, along with a promotional video.
http://www.selflessblessings.com/
