Boldo, Alabama
Boldo, Alabama | |
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Unincorporated community | |
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Country | United States |
State | Alabama |
County | Walker |
Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
Population | |
• Total | approx. 500 |
Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
• Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
Area code(s) | 205 |
GNIS feature ID | 114684[1] |
Boldo is an unincorporated community in Walker County, Alabama, United States.[1] Boldo is located along Alabama State Route 69, 6 miles (9.7 km) north-northeast of Jasper.
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History
The name Boldo came from native Americans living in the area who named it after a proud young deer or "bold doe" as noted by Willie Barton in his book about the history of Boldo called "Tracks of a Bold Doe". Several of these native Americans are buried in the local Boldo cemetery.[2] A post office operated under the name Boldo from 1878 to 1904.[3] Boldo was formerly home to Boldo Rural School, which served as a location for teaching vocational agriculture as outlined in the Smith–Hughes Act.[4] In 1903, the Boldo Grist Mill served as a flour and grist mill for people of the surrounding area.[5]
Across the road that goes around Boldo Cemetery is a new cemetery known as Boldo Memory Gardens. Many think it is all one cemetery with a new section added.
Schools
Boldo Junior High School (1908-1981) "Bulldogs"
Local attractions
Dixie Saddle Club
Notes
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