Ballstown, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
39°15′02″N 85°14′39″W / 39.25056°N 85.24417°W / 39.25056; -85.24417[1]
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Ballstown is an unincorporated community in Laughery Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
Ballstown was platted in 1848 by Samuel Ball, and named after him.[2] A post office was established at Ballstown in 1844, and remained in operation until 1904.[3]
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ballstown, Indiana
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 59. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...named for Samuel Ball, who platted the village on May 15, 1848.
- ^ "Ripley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
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Municipalities and communities of Ripley County, Indiana, United States
County seat: Versailles
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