In 1859, Holton had seven dwellings, one store, a blacksmith shop and a steam saw mill. The census taken in April, 1857, gave Holton 291 people; in 1860 the population was 1,936. In 1859 the city was incorporated.
In 1859, Holton had seven dwellings, one store, a bla.cksmith shop and a steam saw mill The census taken in April, 1857, gave Holton 291 peop.le; in 1860 the population was 1,936 In 1859 the city was incorporated.