Ballstown, Indiana facts for kids
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Ballstown, Indiana
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 Ballstown, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Ballstown, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ripley |
| Township | Laughery |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47006
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| Area codes | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430466 |
Ballstown is a small, quiet community in Indiana, a state in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Laughery Township in Ripley County.
The Story of Ballstown: How It Began
Who Founded Ballstown?
Ballstown was officially planned out in 1848. A man named Samuel Ball created the layout for the community. That's why the place is named after him!
Ballstown's First Post Office
Even before Ballstown was officially planned, it had a post office. This important office opened in 1844. It helped people send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed its doors in 1904.
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