The town of Holly Ridge is called "The Gateway of Topsail Island." It was incorporated in 1941. It is 12 miles north of Ham Instead, well, Hamstead (see the entry below).
CAMP DAVIS
By 1943, the population had ballooned from 28 souls to 110,000 residents and over 1000 buildings!!!! Now, that is some growth. The reason was the establishment of World War II's Camp Davis.
The US miltary came to town and set up camp which included 1000 buildings ranging from barracks, mess halls, recreational buildings, theaters, post exchanges, a hospital, post office, and warehouses.
From 2008-2009 Topsail Coaster Magazine
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