Bolt, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Bolt, Wisconsin
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 Bolt, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Bolt, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Kewaunee |
| Town | Franklin |
| Elevation | 221 m (725 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1562043 |
Bolt is a small place in Wisconsin, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or a village. Instead, it is part of a larger area called a "town." Bolt is located in the town of Franklin, which is in Kewaunee County.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it is not officially a city or a village. It does not have its own mayor or town council. Instead, it is governed by the larger county or town it is part of. This is common in many parts of the United States.
How Does it Work?
People living in an unincorporated community still get services like roads and police. These services are usually provided by the county government. For example, in Bolt, Kewaunee County helps manage things.
Where is Bolt, Wisconsin Located?
Bolt is found in the eastern part of Wisconsin. It is in Kewaunee County, which is on the eastern side of the state. Kewaunee County is known for its beautiful views of Lake Michigan.
Getting to Bolt
You can find Bolt by traveling on County Highway Q. This road helps connect Bolt to other nearby places. It is located about 6 miles (about 9.7 kilometers) east of a village called Denmark. Denmark is another community in Wisconsin.
