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Ballstown, Indiana

Ballstown is an unincorporated community in Laughery Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Ballstown was platted in 1848 by Samuel Ball, and named after him. A post office was established at Ballstown in 1844, and remained in operation until 1904.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ballstown, Indiana
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Ripley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 1, 2015.