Balltown, Kentucky

Balltown is an unincorporated community in Nelson County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1]

Balltown, Kentucky
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]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Balltown, Kentucky
  2. "Nelson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
  3. Rennick, Robert M. (28 August 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 54. ISBN 0-8131-4401-9.



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