Franklin Pierce Holland (September 22, 1852 – January 18, 1928), was a publisher and the mayor of Dallas in 1895–1897.
Franklin Pierce Holland was born on September 22, 1852, in Galveston, Texas.
His parents were Dr. Gustavus Holland, a native of Stuttgart, Wurtemberg, Germany and Evelyn Compton of Louisiana.
Later, he started Texas Farm and Ranch Magazine and served as its editor and publisher.
He was elected mayor of Dallas on April 2, 1895, beating Bryan T. Barry, Frank Wozencraft, and John B.