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Interested in some fun facts and history about New Holland, PA?
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New Holland was settled in 1728 by Johann Michael Dubendorfer, a Swiss Mennonite. Here are some interesting facts regarding the town:
1. New Holland is named after the province of Holland in the Netherlands.
2. The New Holland Machine Company, headquartered in the town, was a major agricultural machinery manufacturer that produced the first self-tie baler and the first combine harvester.
3. The town is home to the Garden Spot Village, a retirement community that was voted as one of the best places to retire in the United States.
4. The New Holland Band, an over 150-year-old band, is one of the oldest community bands in the United States.
5. A Dutch Country Farmers Market is held in the town every Friday and Saturday.
6. The New Holland Police Department has a horse-mounted patrol unit to assist with crowd control during special events.
7. The New Holland Summer Arts Program offers free concerts and entertainment in the town's parks during the summer months.
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