Holly in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Battle Alley
Photographed By Joel S., August 13, 2010
1. Battle Alley Marker
Inscription.
Battle Alley. . This historic district was once the scene of frequent brawls. In 1880, an uproar between local rowdies and workers of a traveling circus rendered so many bruised, beaten, and jailed, that this street was thus named "Battle Alley." Carry A. Nation, "Kansas saloon smasher," came to Holly on August 28, 1908, at the request of the local prohibition committee. Wielding her umbrella, she strode through the alley's bars bellowing about the "Demon Rum" and its sins. In 1910, Battle Alley became the first brick street in the village.
This historic district was once the scene of frequent brawls. In 1880, an uproar between local rowdies and workers of a traveling circus rendered so many bruised, beaten, and jailed, that this street was thus named "Battle Alley." Carry A. Nation, "Kansas saloon smasher," came to Holly on August 28, 1908, at the request of the local prohibition committee. Wielding her umbrella, she strode through the alley's bars bellowing about the "Demon Rum" and its sins. In 1910, Battle Alley became the first brick street in the village.
Erected 1978 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L0602.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 42° 47.452′ N, 83° 37.609′ W. Marker is in Holly, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker is at the intersection of Battle Alley and South Broad Street, on the left when traveling west on Battle Alley. This marker is on the side of the Historic Holly Hotel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 Battle Alley, Holly MI 48442, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Holly's Town Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2010, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 3,065 times since then and 307 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 17, 2010, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
