Holw

Geography & Places abbreviation · Address

Holw stands for Hollow, an address abbreviation.

Small valley or basin, especially in Appalachia, where it is often pronounced holler. USPS abbreviates it HOLW.

Example: The cabin sits at the end of Possum Holw Rd.

Usage notes

Sleepy Hollow, New York, made famous by Washington Irving's 1820 story, is one of the best-known hollows.

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