Ingleside, Kentucky facts for kids
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Ingleside
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Ingelside and its vicinity on the 1928 1:62500 LaCenter quad
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 Ingleside
Location in Kentucky
Ingleside
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Ballard |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 494987 |
Ingleside is a small, quiet community in Ballard County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a place where people live, but it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is part of the larger county's administration.
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About Ingleside
Ingleside once had its own post office. It opened in 1893 to handle mail for the community. However, the post office closed its doors in 1909. After that, people in Ingleside received their mail through the nearby town of Kevil. The exact reason for the name "Ingleside" is not known today.
Early Days and Growth
Ingleside started to form around 1893. This was about 30 years before a newspaper article mentioned it in 1923. Four important settlers helped start the community. They were Joe Wray, W. L. Reasor, W. H. Elrod, and J. M. Burnley.
Soon after these settlers arrived, stores began to open. Burnley ran one store, and two brothers from the Wray family ran another. The Wray brothers were even named postmasters in 1894. This shows how the community was growing.
Farming and Local Economy
The land around Ingleside was very good for farming. Farmers in the area grew crops like peas and wheat. Ingleside was known as one of the best places in Ballard County for producing grain. This helped the community's economy.
Community Life
In 1923, Ingleside had active community groups. The Modern Woodmen of America and the Odd Fellows both had lodges there. These lodges were like social clubs where people could meet and help each other. They played an important role in community life.
School and Faith
Education was also important in Ingleside. In 1923, the community had a two-room schoolhouse. About 75 students attended classes there. This shows that many families with children lived in Ingleside.
People in Ingleside also gathered for religious services. A newspaper article from 1923 noted that different Christian groups held a special Sunday School service together. This "interdenominational" service meant that people from various churches could learn and worship together.
