Balltown, Kentucky

Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

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Country United States
Elevation
633 ft (193 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern Time)
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Balltown
Unincorporated community
Balltown is located in Kentucky
Balltown
Balltown
Location within Kentucky
Balltown is located in the United States
Balltown
Balltown
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 37.739°N 85.506°W / 37.739; -85.506
Country United States
State Kentucky
CountyNelson
Named afterJames Ball
Elevation
633 ft (193 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern Daylight Time)
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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]


Services

Balltown is within the jurisdiction of The Nelson County Sheriff's Office.[4] Residents receive electric power from East Kentucky Power Cooperative.[5]

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