Balltown, Kentucky
Balltown is an unincorporated community in Nelson County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1]
Balltown | |
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Unincorporated community | |
  Balltown Location within Kentucky  Balltown Location within the United States | |
| Coordinates: 37.739°N 85.506°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| County | Nelson |
| Named for | James Ball |
| Elevation | 193 m (633 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern Daylight Time) |
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 October 7, 2015.
- Rennick, Robert M. (August 28, 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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| Other unincorporated communities | ||
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