Ballard, Kentucky

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

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ballard, Kentucky
↑ "Anderson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 April 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 Anderson County, Kentucky, United States
County seat: Lawrenceburg
City	Lawrenceburg
Unincorporated communities	Alton Alton Station Anderson City Ashbrook Avenstoke Ballard Birdie Drydock Fairview Fox Creek Gee Glensboro Hickory Grove Johnsonville Klondyke McBrayer Nevin Ninevah Sinai Sparrow Stringtown Tyrone Van Buren Wayside
Ghost town	Ripyville

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

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