Hollister
Hollister by Joseph M. McMahon, published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions on September 17, 2012, offers a detailed account of the history surrounding Rancho San Justo and the town of Hollister. This 130-page book traces the land’s journey from its grant by Governor Juan Alvarado in 1839 to its development into a town, highlighting key figures such as Jose Castro, Francisco Pacheco, and William Hollister. The narrative explores the establishment of the town and its eventual designation as the county seat of San Benito.
Readers will find a thorough examination of the historical events that shaped Hollister, including the land transactions and the formation of the San Justo Homestead Association. The book delves into the community’s evolution and the political movements that led to the creation of San Benito County. With a focus on local history, this edition serves as a resource for those interested in the development of towns in the western United States.
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The history of Rancho San Justo and Hollister began in 1839 when Gov. Juan Alvarado gave the land grant to Jose Castro. Castro sold the land to Francisco Pacheco, who, in turn, sold the land grant to William Hollister and his partners Llwellyn Bixby and Thomas and Benjamin Flint. In 1861, the men agreed to split the property. The site for the town was surveyed in 1868 with plans to divide the site into 50 homestead lots. Colonel Hollister sold his portion of the rancho to a group of men who called themselves the San Justo Homestead Association. At that time, the town of Hollister was still in Monterey County; however, the homestead association started agitating for a division of the county. An act to create the county of San Benito was approved by the governor on February 12, 1874, and Hollister became the county seat.
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