Ben Bolt, Texas
| Ben Bolt | |
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Water tower in Ben Bolt | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Jim Wells County |
| Population | |
| • Total | ~250 |
| Time zone | CST |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC) |
| ZIP code | 78342 |
| Area code(s) | 361 |
| Website | BadgerCountry |
Ben Bolt is an unincorporated community in south central Jim Wells County, Texas, United States, seven miles (11 km) south of Alice on U.S. Route 281.
History
Ben Bolt was founded in 1904.[1] The community took its name from the popular song "Ben Bolt and Sweet Alice".[2]
Geography
Ben Bolt is located at 27°38′51″N 98°5′0″W / 27.64750°N 98.08333°W (27.6475, -98.08333).
Education
Ben Bolt is served by the Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD. Its schools include Palito Blanco Elementary School for grades K-3, Ben Bolt Middle School for grades 4-8, and Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco High School for grades 9-12.
References
- ↑ Ben Bolt from the Handbook of Texas Online
- ↑ Tarpley, Fred (5 July 2010). 1001 Texas Place Names. University of Texas Press. p. 23. ISBN 978-0-292-78693-6.
External links
Coordinates: 27°38′51″N 98°5′0″W / 27.64750°N 98.08333°W
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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