Holbrook was first settled by Europeans ( mostly British colonists ) in 1710 as the southern part of Old Braintree .
Holbrook was first was officially incorporated on February 29 , 1872 , the last town created from the former lands of Braintree .
Holbrook was first settled by Europeans ( mostly British colonists ) in 1710 as the southern part of Old Braintree , and was officially incorporated on February 29 , 1872 , the last town created from the former lands of Braintree .