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 April 16, 2015.
  3. ↑ Rennick, Robert M. (August 28, 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 54. ISBN   0-8131-4401-9.

37°55′49″N84°59′26″W / 37.93028°N 84.99056°W / 37.93028; -84.99056


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