Ballard County Map, Kentucky
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Ballard County, Kentucky
Ballard County sits in the westernmost part of Kentucky, where the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers meet. The county itself is named after Bland Ballard, a Kentucky pioneer.
Wickliffe is the county seat sits along the Missouri border with Fort Jefferson Hill Park and Memorial Cross as a major attraction.
Ballard Wildlife Management Area is a hit with hunters and bird watchers. The county’s flat farmland is great for growing corn and soybeans. If you’re into history, check out the Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Ballard County |
| County Seat | Wickliffe |
| Population | Approximately 7,500 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Wickliffe, Barlow, La Center, Kevil, Bandana |
| Interstates and Highways | US-60, KY-121, KY-286 |
| FIPS Code | 21-007 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 274 sq mi (Land: 247 sq mi; Water: 27 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Pulaski County, Illinois (North), McCracken County (East), Carlisle County (South), Mississippi County, Missouri (Southwest), Alexander County, Illinois (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 37.0565° N, 89.0097° W |
| Etymology | Named after Captain Bland Ballard, a soldier and Kentucky pioneer |
| Major Landmarks | Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site, Ballard Wildlife Management Area, Fort Jefferson Memorial Cross |
| Website | Ballard County Website |
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