Boldo, Alabama facts for kids
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Boldo, Alabama
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 Boldo, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Boldo, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Walker |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | approx. 500 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 205, 659 |
| GNIS feature ID | 114684 |
Boldo is a small place in Walker County, Alabama, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a settlement that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's managed by the county. Boldo is located about 6 miles (10 km) north-northeast of a city called Jasper, along Alabama State Route 69. About 500 people live there.
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Boldo's History: How It Got Its Name
Boldo got its name from a special story! It was named after a "bold doe," which is a proud young female deer. This story was shared by Willie Barton in her book, "Tracks of a Bold Doe."
Early Days and Services
A long time ago, Boldo had its own post office. It was open from 1878 until 1904. This was important for people to send and receive mail.
Boldo School and Learning New Skills
Boldo was once home to the Boldo School. This school was special because it taught "vocational agriculture." This means students learned practical skills related to farming and working with the land. This type of teaching was part of something called the Smith–Hughes Act. This act helped schools across the country teach useful job skills.
Mills and Local Businesses
Around 1876, a man named Leroy Williams built a mill on Blackwater Creek. It was known as Williams Mill. Later, in 1903, the Boldo Grist Mill opened. A grist mill is a place where grain, like corn or wheat, is ground into flour or meal. This mill was very helpful for the people living nearby.
Schools in Boldo
Boldo had a school called Boldo Junior High School. It was open from 1908 to 1981. Its sports teams were known as the "Bulldogs"!
Fun Things to Do in Boldo
Even though Boldo is a small community, it has some local attractions:
- Dixie Saddle Club
- Boldo Lions Club
