Hollis, Kansas

Hollis is an unincorporated rural area in Cloud County, Kansas, United States.

History

A tornado hit Hollis on May 14, 1909 at five o'clock in the evening [1] causing serious damage and killing several people. The town was "swept away" by the tornado.[2] Only three buildings in the town were reported to have escaped damage, and total damage estimates were over $50,000 in 1909 dollars.[3]

References

  1. ^ The Kansas City Star "Damage by Kansas Storm" May 15, 1909 (reported on GenDisasters.com website)
  2. ^ The Nebraska State Journal "Hollis, Kansas Tornado" May 15, 1909 (reported on GenDisasters.com website)
  3. ^ The Kansas City Star "Damage by Kansas Storm" May 15, 1909 (reported on GenDisasters.com website)

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