Hollins is a
Roanoke,
Virginia
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neighborhood
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located in eastern Roanoke, immediately to the west of
Tinker Creek. It borders the neighborhoods of
Preston Park and
Williamson Road
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on the west,
Monterey
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,
Eastgate and
Wildwood on the east across Tinker Creek, and
Fallon on the south. Its public education is at
Northside High School. The extreme southeast corner of the neighborhood also is bounded by the town of
Vinton.
This neighborhood should not be confused with the Census Designated Place called
Hollins in
Roanoke County.
History
Originally included as part of Roanoke County, Hollins was annexed by the city in 1976.
Growth within the neighborhood has been suburban in nature since the 1970s with significant commercial development located along its
U.S. Route 460 (Orange Avenue) frontage.
References
External links
Hollins/Wildwood Area PlanHollins Road North Civic League
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Neighborhoods in Roanoke, Virginia