New Holland

New Holland is a small town in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, situated on a low ridge between two creeks. The settlement spreads across a compact area with municipal services and residential neighborhoods organized around a grid of streets.

The town was founded in 1728 by a German settler and was originally known by different names before becoming New Holland. It grew from an early settlement into an established community center in the region.

The name reflects the Dutch immigrants who settled here and shaped farming practices in the area. This agricultural connection remains part of the local character and community gatherings today.

The town is most easily reached and explored on foot, with most services and facilities clustered along the main thoroughfare. Visitors can walk through most areas comfortably, though exploring the various neighborhoods at a leisurely pace helps you get a fuller sense of the place.

A machinery company founded here in 1895 shaped the industrial history of the area and surprisingly created a sister city partnership with a French town. This unusual international connection shows how a local factory could forge global relationships.