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Ball Ground
Ball Ground is a small city in Cherokee County, Georgia, about 4.7 miles northeast of Canton, with a population of 2,560 at the 2020 census.
Where is Ball Ground, and what is it like?
Ball Ground is a city in Cherokee County, Georgia. It lies 4.7 miles northeast of Canton and 48.7 miles from downtown Atlanta. The 2020 census counted 2,560 people.
The city covers 6.35 square miles (16.44 km2), of which 6.31 is land. Elevation is 1,102 feet (336 m). The climate is humid subtropical. Average highs are about 85 degrees F (29 C) in July and August and about 48 degrees F (9 C) in January.
How did Ball Ground begin?
The land was Cherokee territory. The Battle of Taliwa was fought in 1755, the Indian Removal Act passed in 1830, the Georgia Land Lotteries opened the land to settlers in 1832, and the Treaty of New Echota was signed in 1835.
A railroad was completed to the Ball Ground depot in 1882, and the town grew up around the stop. In April 1883, 200 lots were auctioned. Around 300 people lived there in 1884. A new charter followed in 1911.
The Cherokee Land Lottery of 1832 granted former Cherokee land to white male citizens, and forced removal of the Cherokee from the county began that year.
What industry has Ball Ground had?
The early economy centred on marble. That industry declined around the middle of the twentieth century.
Other employers came and went. A Coca-Cola bottling plant ran from 1903 to 1933, and a Tyson Foods feed mill ran from 1965 to 1998. The River Mill Industrial Park covers 100 acres and has rail access.
How has Ball Ground grown?
The census counted 730 people in 2000 and 1,433 in 2010. By 2020 the count was 2,560, a rise of 78.6 percent in ten years.
In 2020 there were 938 households, 626 families and 977 housing units. The median age was 38.9. A sewage system planned in 1998 at a cost of $2.8 million was completed in the fall of 2003.
What historic places are in Ball Ground?
The Alfred W. Roberts House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. The Ball Ground Historic District was listed in 2009.
In 1972 the town won the Stay and See Georgia contest. A spring festival was held every year until 1989.
How do you get around Ball Ground, and where are the schools?
Interstate 575 has an exit, Exit 27, inside the city limits. State Routes 5 and 372 also run through town. A Georgia Northeastern Railroad freight line has a stop in the city.
The Cherokee County School District runs Ball Ground Elementary, Creekland Middle and Creekview High.
Find a local business in Ball Ground
Ball Ground is covered by the Cherokee County guide. Start with the businesses in Ball Ground itself, or look across the whole guide by what they do.
Businesses in Ball GroundQuestions about Ball Ground
- What county is Ball Ground, Georgia in?
- Ball Ground is in Cherokee County, Georgia, about 4.7 miles northeast of Canton.
- What was Ball Ground's population in 2020?
- The 2020 census counted 2,560 people, up 78.6 percent from 1,433 in 2010.
- When did the railroad reach Ball Ground?
- A railroad was completed to the Ball Ground depot in 1882.
- Which interstate serves Ball Ground?
- Interstate 575 has Exit 27 within the city limits.
- Which schools serve Ball Ground?
- Ball Ground Elementary, Creekland Middle and Creekview High, all in the Cherokee County School District.
- Is there a local business directory for Ball Ground?
- Yes. Ball Ground is covered by the Cherokee County guide from Local Business America. It lists local businesses in Ball Ground and the towns around it, and it is free to read.
- How do I list my business in Ball Ground?
- Open the Cherokee County guide and choose Claim your listing. If your business is not there yet, choose List your business. Claiming is free, and a person checks each claim.
- What does a business listing in Ball Ground cost?
- Every business has a free listing with opening hours, a map and a link to your website. Essentials is $19 a month and adds a photo gallery, an enquiry form and your Google reviews. Premium is $39 a month and adds a boost to the top of your category and a do-follow link to your website.