Bolt, West Virginia facts for kids
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Bolt, West Virginia
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Bolt West Virginia Post Office
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 Bolt, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Raleigh |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.451 sq mi (14.12 km2) |
| • Land | 5.445 sq mi (14.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.006 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,074 ft (632 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 548 |
| • Density | 100.53/sq mi (38.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25817
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| Area codes | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2586767 |
Bolt is a small community in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area identified by the government for gathering population information. Bolt is located about 12 miles (19 km) west of a larger city called Beckley.
In 2010, about 548 people lived in Bolt. The community also has its own post office with the ZIP code 25817.
History of Bolt
The community of Bolt got its name from an important person in its early days. A post office was first opened in Bolt in 1902. The person in charge of this post office was named Mr. George Washington Bolt. He was the first postmaster, which means he was responsible for all the mail services in the area. The community was named after him to honor his role.
Famous People from Bolt
Bolt is the birthplace of a well-known country music singer named Little Jimmy Dickens. He was born in Bolt in 1920. Little Jimmy Dickens became famous for his fun songs and his small size. He was a member of the Grand Ole Opry, a very famous country music show.
See also
In Spanish: Bolt (Virginia Occidental) para niños
