Hollis

Harmon CountyCotton Capital

Population: 2,060
Founded: 1909
Elevation: 1,500 ft

About Hollis

Small town known for cotton farming heritage and annual cotton festival.

History

Founded in 1909, Hollis became a center for cotton farming in the region.

What Makes Hollis Special

  • Cotton farming heritage
  • Agricultural center
  • Annual cotton festival

Notable People

Wilcy Moore

(1897 - 1963)

Yankees pitcher; 1927 AL ERA leader; 3× WS champ

Died in Hollis

Joe Metcalf

(1901 - 1979)

Celebrated Hollis High coach; later college coach

Lived/coached in Hollis

Al Coppage

(1916 - 1992)

NFL/AAFC end (Chicago Cardinals, Browns, Bills)

Hollis High alum

Darrell K. Royal

(1924 - 2012)

Legendary college football coach (3 national titles at Texas)

Born in Hollis

Leon Manley

(1926 - 2010)

OU & Green Bay Packers lineman; longtime Texas assistant coach

Born in Hollis

Leon Heath

(1928 - 2007)

OU All-American; Washington Redskins fullback (1st-round pick)

Born in Hollis

Ted Owens

(Born 1929)

University of Kansas head basketball coach (1964–83)

Born in Hollis

Lindy McDaniel

(1935 - 2020)

MLB relief ace (21 seasons)

Born in Hollis

Glenn Barber

(1935 - 2008)

Country singer-songwriter ("Stronger Than Dirt")

Born in Hollis

Von McDaniel

(1939 - 1995)

MLB pitcher (Cardinals)

Born in Hollis

Terry Stafford

(1941 - 1996)

Singer-songwriter ("Suspicion," "Amarillo by Morning")

Born in Hollis

Places in Hollis

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Upcoming Events

Hollis Cotton Festival

Hollis Cotton Festival

Annual celebration of cotton farming heritage with exhibits, entertainment, and local cuisine.

October 10, 2025
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Hollis City Park

Quick Facts

County

Harmon County

Population

2,060

Founded

1909

Elevation

1,500 ft

Nickname

Cotton Capital

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