Balltown, Kentucky
Balltown is an unincorporated community in Nelson County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1]
Balltown, Kentucky | |
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Unincorporated community | |
| Coordinates: 37.739064, -85.505660 |
History
A post office was established at Balltown in 1884, and remained in operation until 1904.[2] The community was named in honor of James Ball, a pioneer settler.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Balltown, Kentucky
- "Nelson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- Rennick, Robert M. (28 August 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 54. ISBN 0-8131-4401-9.
Municipalities and communities of Nelson County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Location of Nelson County, Kentucky | |
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