Ballplay, Alabama facts for kids
Ballplay is a small community in Etowah County, Alabama, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's not an officially organized city or town, but the government counts the people who live there. In 2020, about 1,437 people called Ballplay home.
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Ballplay, Alabama
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Location of Ballplay in Etowah County, Alabama.
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 Ballplay, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Ballplay, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Etowah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.74 sq mi (61.48 km2) |
| • Land | 23.55 sq mi (61.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,437 |
| • Density | 61.02/sq mi (23.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 113428 |
History of Ballplay
The name "Ballplay" comes from a long time ago. Native Americans used to gather here to play a game called stickball. They played this game to settle disagreements between their tribes peacefully.
In 1840, a post office opened in Ballplay. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. However, the post office closed down in 1905.
See also
- In Spanish: Ballplay para niños
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