Ballplay, Alabama
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| Ballplay, Alabama | |
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| Census-designated place | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Etowah |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 23.632 sq mi (61.21 km2) |
| • Land | 23.465 sq mi (60.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.167 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,580 |
| • Density | 67/sq mi (26/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 113428[3] |
Ballplay is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Etowah County, Alabama, United States. Its population was 1,580 as of the 2010 census.[2]
History
Ballplay was so named because Native Americans would play a ball game at the site in order to resolve disputes between tribes.[4] A post office was established at Ballplay in 1840, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[5]
References
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Municipalities and communities of Etowah County, Alabama, United States
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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