Ballstown, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Ballstown, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Ballstown
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Ripley
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Laughery
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:39.2506°N -85.2442°W
Elevation Ft:902
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47006
Area Codes:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:430466

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.[1] A post office was established at Ballstown in 1844, and remained in operation until 1904.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. registration. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 59. ...named for Samuel Ball, who platted the village on May 15, 1848..
  2. Web site: Ripley County . Jim Forte Postal History . 1 November 2015.