Ben Bolt, Texas

Ben Bolt is an unincorporated community in south central Jim Wells County, Texas, United States, 7 miles (11 km) south of Alice on U.S. Route 281.

Ben Bolt, Texas
Water tower in Ben Bolt
Ben Bolt
Ben Bolt
Coordinates: 27°38′51″N 98°5′0″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyJim Wells County
Time zoneCST
 • Summer (DST)CDT
ZIP code
78342
Area code(s)361
FIPS code48-07540

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 (27.6475, -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.

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References
  1. Ben Bolt from the Handbook of Texas Online
  2. Tarpley, Fred (5 July 2010). 1001 Texas Place Names. University of Texas Press. p. 23. ISBN 978-0-292-78693-6.
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