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Stephen Holstein (Holston), coming here before 1748, gave his name to the river and valley. James Davis settled on this place, "Davis' Fancy," in 1748 and his home became a neighborhood fort.
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In 1811, Martin Staley transferred land here tohis son Valentine. A year later, his son formedthe town of Mount (Mt.) Airy, sometimes referredto as Staleytown. The tract was divided into about72 lots, including Main Street, Cross Street, and apubl…