Balltown, Kentucky facts for kids
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Balltown
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Unincorporated community
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 Balltown
Location in Kentucky
Balltown
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| County | Nelson |
| Named for | James Ball |
| Elevation | 193 m (633 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern Daylight Time) |
Balltown is an unincorporated community in Nelson County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.
History
A post office was established at Balltown in 1884, and remained in operation until 1904. The community was named in honor of James Ball, a pioneer settler.
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