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Welcome to Ballard County, Kentucky
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Introduction
- This page is intended to provide historical context and references that may assist Ballard County researchers with their genealogy and family history endeavors. It is still a work in progress: your input and suggestions are welcome. Volunteers are always welcome!
- The leader of this project is:
- The coordinator for this county is: Pam D.
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| Ballard County, Kentucky |
History/Timeline
- Ballard County was formed in 1842 from part of Hickman and McCracken counties. It was named for Judge Bland Ballard.
Government Offices
- The first courthouse was built in 1844 at a cost of $6,000. The courthouse was destroyed by fire on February 17, 1880.
- When the county seat was moved to Wickliffe in 1882, the City Hall housed the court as the second courthouse.
- The third and present courthouse was completed in 1905 at a cost of $25,000.
Geography
- Ballard County] is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its county seat is Wickliffe.
Adjacent counties
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North Pulaski County, Illinois |
Northeast |
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| West Alexander County, Illinois |
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Ballard County |  |
East McCracken County |
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| Southwest Mississippi County, Missouri |
South Carlisle County |
Southeast |
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Anderson County Communities
- Cities
- Census-designated Places
- Other Unincorporated Communities
State Protected Area
Notable People
Demographics
| Census Year | Resident Population | Increase or Decrease in Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 5,496 | — |
| 1860 | 8,692 | 58.2% |
| 1870 | 12,576 | 44.7% |
| 1880 | 14,378 | 14.3% |
| 1890 | 8,390 | −41.6% |
| 1900 | 10,761 | 28.3% |
| 1910 | 12,690 | 17.9% |
| 1920 | 12,045 | −5.1% |
| 1930 | 9,910 | −17.7% |
| 1940 | 9,480 | −4.3% |
| 1950 | 8,545 | −9.9% |
| 1960 | 8,291 | −3.0% |
| 1970 | 8,276 | −0.2% |
| 1980 | 8,798 | 6.3% |
| 1990 | 7,902 | −10.2% |
| 2000 | 8,286 | 4.9% |
| 2010 | 8,249 | −0.4% |
| 2020 | 7,728 | −6.3% |
| 2021 (est.) | 7,695 | −0.4% |
Slavery in Ballard County
- 1850 Slave Schedule
- 190 slave owners
- 646 Black slaves
- 195 Mulatto slaves
- 6 free Blacks
- 19 free Mulattoes
- 1860 Slave Schedule
- 336 slave owners
- 1,132 Black slaves
- 585 Mulatto slaves
- 7 free Blacks
- 24 free Mulattoes
- Note: The 1850 population for Ballard County (given above) is lower than that provided at Ballard County, Kentucky, Free Black and Mulatto Residents, by Kathleen Hill. Additional information about the free Black and Mulatto families can be found at this website.
- Slavery ended on December 18, 1865.
- 1870 U.S. Federal Census
- 979 Blacks
- 483 Mulattoes
- About 30 U.S. Colored Troops listed Ballard County, KY, as their birth location
Major Highways
- U.S. highway routes 51, 60, and 62 bisect the county. Connecting state routes complete the major roadway network with county roads completing the farm to market network. Interstate route 24 is 14 miles east of the county; Interstate route 57 is 6 miles west, and Interstate route 55 is 12 miles west. [1]
Cemetery Resources
- Ballard County, Kentucky, Cemeteries
- Ballard County, Kentucky, Cemeteries on FindAGrave
- Cemeteries of Ballard County at KYGenWeb
- Ballard County KY Cemetery Records on LDS Genealogy
- Ballard County Cemeteries at Genealogy Trails
- Ballard County Cemetery Photos on USGenweb Archives
Ballard County Resources
Original County Documents
- Original records from 1842 through the present can be obtained at the Ballard County Courthouse.
- Please note that a fire in 1880 may have resulted in the loss of some county records.
Birth Records
- Ballard County, Kentucky Births on Genealogy Trails.]
- Ballard County Births on KYGenWeb
- Ballard County Births on LDS Genealogy
- Ballard County KY Births Records on USGenweb Archives
Census Records
- Ballard County, Kentucky, Census Records
- United States Census, 1850
- United States Census, 1860
- United States Census, 1870
- United States Census, 1880
- United States Census, 1900
- United States Census, 1910
- United States Census, 1920
- United States Census, 1930
- United States Census, 1940
- United States Census, 1950
Marriages
- Ballard County, Kentucky Marriage Records on Genealogy Trails.]
- Ballard County Marriages on KYGenWeb
- Ballard County Marriages on LDS Genealogy
- Ballard County KY Marriage Records on USGenweb Archives
Death Records
Wills
Military Records
- Ballard County, Kentucky Military Records on Genealogy a Trails.]
- Ballard County Military Records on LDS Genealogy
- Ballard County KY Military Records on USGenweb Archives
Recent Obituaries
- Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home
- Lindsey Funeral Home
- Morrow Funeral Chapel
- McDonald And New Funeral Homes
- West Kentucky Star Obituaries
* Ballard County Obituaries on Legacy
Other Allen County Resources
- Ballard County, Kentucky on Linkpendium
- Records of Ballard County at KYGenWeb
- Ballard County KY Records on LDS Genealogy
- Ballard County Records at Genealogy Trails
- Ballard County Records on USGenweb Archives
KY Statewide Online
- KYGenWeb
- USGenWeb Archives - Kentucky
- Kentucky Genealogy Trails
- Kentucky Genealogy at LDS Genealogy
- Ky Atlas and Gazetteer
- Kentucky: Family History & Genealogy
Sources
- ↑ https://www.discoverballardcounty.com/transportation-infrastructure/#:~:text=U.S.%20highway%20routes%2051%2C%2060,55%20is%2012%20miles%20west. Discover Ballard County Accessed on November 29th, 2022.
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