Bolton, Kansas facts for kids
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Bolton, Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Montgomery |
| Founded | 1886 |
| Platted | 1886 |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-07900 |
| GNIS ID | 484441 |
Bolton is a small, quiet place located in Montgomery County, Kansas, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a settlement that does not have its own local government. Instead, it is managed by the county or a larger local authority.
History of Bolton
Bolton was officially planned and started in 1886. This happened when a railroad line was built and extended to that area. The arrival of the railroad was a very important event for many communities back then. It helped new towns grow by making it easier to transport goods and people.
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