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Ballstown, Indiana
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Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Ripley |
Township | Laughery |
Elevation | 906 ft (276 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 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 for him. A post office was established at Ballstown in 1844, and remained in operation until 1904.
Geography
Ballstown is located at 39°15′03″N 85°14′38″W / 39.25083°N 85.24389°W.
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