Ballard, Kentucky

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

History[]

A post office was established at Ballard in 1893, and remained in operation until 1904.[2] Thomas Ballard was credited with successfully petitioning for the establishment of the post office.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ballard, Kentucky
  2. ^ "Anderson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  3. ^ Rennick, Robert M. (28 August 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 54. ISBN 0-8131-4401-9.

Coordinates: 37°55′49″N 84°59′26″W / 37.93028°N 84.99056°W / 37.93028; -84.99056


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