Ben Bolt, Texas

Coordinates: 27°38′51″N 98°5′0″W / 27.64750°N 98.08333°W / 27.64750; -98.08333
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Ben Bolt, Texas
ZIP code
78342
Area code361
FIPS code48-07540

Ben Bolt is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in south central Jim Wells County, Texas, United States, 7 miles (11 km) south of Alice on U.S. Route 281. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census, with a population of 1,662.[1]

History

Ben Bolt was founded in 1904.[2] The community took its name from the popular song "Ben Bolt and Sweet Alice".[3]

Geography

Ben Bolt is located at 27°38′51″N 98°5′0″W / 27.64750°N 98.08333°W / 27.64750; -98.08333 (27.6475, -98.08333).

Education

Most of Ben Bolt is served by the

Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD. A small portion is within the Alice Independent School District.[4] The schools of the former district 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. Alice High School
is of the latter district.

References

  1. ^ "Ben Bolt CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  2. ^ Ben Bolt from the Handbook of Texas Online
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  4. U.S. Census Bureau
    . Retrieved June 28, 2022.